Bludrop 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Povidone iodine
Company	Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Povidex 6 w cream Povidex 5 w ointment Povidex 10 w solution

Therapeutically treated as an adjunct to systemic therapy
Primary or secondary topical infections
Infected surgical incisions
Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
Pyodermas
Secondarily infected dermatoses
Infected traumatic lesions
Prevent microbial contaminations in burns and incisions
Degerming skin in hyperalimentation, the umbilical area or circumcision
Preventing infections in abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds
Treatment and prevention of surface infections
Treatment for seborrhea
Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments
Preoperative prepping of operative site
Disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations, and abrasions
Prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital, and office procedures
Postoperative application to incisions to prevent infection
Treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
Oral hygiene prior to, during and after dental and oral surgery
Antiseptic skin cleanser for preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing by surgeons and operation theatre staff
Topical application in superficial wounds, minor cuts, burns, abrasions, and lacerations
Symptomatic treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Complex of iodine and an organic polymer, povidone
Lower toxicity than elemental iodine
Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts
Sporicidal
Non-staining
Active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water

Apply once or twice daily for a maximum of 14 days
Apply once or twice a week for as long as necessary
Apply full strength as often as needed
Use undiluted or diluted with an equal volume of warm water
Apply Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub on the palm of the hand and spread over both hands and forearms
For preoperative use on patients: Apply Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub and scrub thoroughly for about five minutes
Apply a light dusting of powder to the affected area
Instill 1 drop 4 times daily or as required into the conjunctival sac

Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
Concurrent lithium therapy has been shown to exhibit hypothyroidic effect

Hypersensitivity reactions
Regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy
Assessment of serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
Not to be used in serious cavities and in Children under the age of 2 years

Hypersensitivity reactions
Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
Systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia, and impairment of renal function
Interference with thyroid function tests

Not recommended for use during pregnancy
Considered usually compatible with breastfeeding
No experience regarding the safety of the Povidone eye drops in human pregnancy or lactation
Administration during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended, except for compelling reasons

Special caution in case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns
Avoid 'pooling' beneath the patient during preoperative prepping
Prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or rarely, severe skin reactions
Regular use should be avoided as prolonged use may lead to absorption of a significant amount of iodine
Care must be taken when used on known iodine sensitivity
Patients who experience blurred vision after application of the eye drops should not drive or use machinery