The moment you feel a sore throat coming on, use Betadine Antiseptic Sore Throat Gargle to treat and relieve sore throat symptoms. Betadine Antiseptic Sore Throat Gargle contains the active ingredient povidone-iodine, 0.5% and is used for the temporary relief of occasional sore throat. Betadine Antiseptic Sore Throat Gargle is an oral antiseptic, is alcohol free, and has a great minty flavor. Using the dosing cup provided, gargle with 10 ml full strength for 30 seconds, and then spit out. It can be used up to 4 times daily. Do not swallow. From Betadine, the brand that has been trusted by healthcare professionals for over 50 years. Use as directed. Questions or comments? 1-888-827-0624 (8am-5pm, EST, Mon.-Fri.) Trusted By Healthcare Professionals: Betadine Brand Antiseptic has been trusted and used in hospitals for over 50 years; Betadine Antiseptic Medicated Gargle has the power of Betadine antiseptic action for sore throatsPowerful Antiseptic Action: Betadine Sore Throat temporarily reduces germs normally found in the mouth (based on laboratory data)Treat And Relieve Sore Throat Symptoms With The Trusted Power of Iodine: Betadine Sore Throat is an aqueous solution of povidone-iodine 0.5% that kills germs promptly in the mouth and treats and relieves sore throat symptomsBe Prepared: Betadine Sore Throat is a medicated fast-acting throat gargle; use at the first sign of sore throat symptomsMint Flavor: Betadine Sore Throat Medicated Gargle has a great mint flavor and is alcohol-free