DIY Povidone Iodine Rinse
According to PubMed povidone iodine gargle or mouth rinse is an effective agent to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 and decrease risk of transmission. If you have been out in public or potentially exposed to a virus, a mouth gargle or nasal rinse is a great step in sickness prevention.
If you are allergic to Iodine DO NOT use the povidone solution, and opt for the hydrogen peroxide version instead.
To make your own iodine nasal spray or mouth rinse dilute 2 tsps. of 10% povidone iodine to 100 ml of water.
Or for a larger batch combine:
HOW TO USE:
Squirt approximately 1 tsp. of the solution into one nostril and sniff to the back of your throat. As this enters the oral cavity spit it out immediately. (Spitting in a toilet may be preferred to avoid staining sink.)
Repeat with the other nostril. Use the rinse for a second time.
Follow the nasal rinse with a gargle of 2 T. of the same solution – DO NOT swallow and spit out
If you are in an environment with a large number of people, it would be best if you make this rinse a part of your daily routine morning and night at minimum.
If you are allergic to Iodine DO NOT use the povidone solution, and opt for the hydrogen peroxide version instead.
To make your own iodine nasal spray or mouth rinse dilute 2 tsps. of 10% povidone iodine to 100 ml of water.
Or for a larger batch combine:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) of saline solution (see link)
- 5 tsp. of 10% Povidone iodine
HOW TO USE:
Squirt approximately 1 tsp. of the solution into one nostril and sniff to the back of your throat. As this enters the oral cavity spit it out immediately. (Spitting in a toilet may be preferred to avoid staining sink.)
Repeat with the other nostril. Use the rinse for a second time.
Follow the nasal rinse with a gargle of 2 T. of the same solution – DO NOT swallow and spit out
If you are in an environment with a large number of people, it would be best if you make this rinse a part of your daily routine morning and night at minimum.