Povine Ointment

Povidone 5% Eye prep
5% w/w
Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
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Indications

Povine Ointment is used for: Dry eye, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Adult: 1 drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy. Premature neonates or neonates weighing <1.5 kg.

Precautions

Patients who experience blurred vision after application of the product should not drive or use machinery until their vision has cleared. Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the product. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes before reinsertion of contact lenses.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Povidone 5% Eye prep : Occasionally mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred vision after application may occur.

Mechanism of Action

Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal and ocular lubricant.

Note

Povine 5% w/w Ointment manufactured by Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Povidone 5% Eye prep. Povine is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Povine Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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