Povidone Iodine 1.25% Eye prep
Indications
Povidone Iodine 1.25% Eye prep is used for:
Dry eye, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Apply 1-2 drops in the affected eyes 3-4 times daily
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; prolonged use.
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;
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed in milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Povidone Iodine 1.25% Eye prep :
Local irritation and sensitivity.
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; oxidizes cell constituents; iodinates proteins and inactivates them. Ocular lubricant.