Povidone 5% Eye prep
Indications
Povidone 5% Eye prep 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.