Optirex 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 80.55

Medicine Details

Title

  • Povidone Iodine Medicine

Categories

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medicines
  • Health & Wellness

Description

  • Topical antimicrobial medicine
  • Available in cream, ointment, solution, powder, gargle, mouthwash, surgical scrub, and ophthalmic solution forms
  • Used for treating and preventing topical infections
  • Safe for use on skin, mucous membranes, and eyes

Color Options

  • Cream - White
  • Ointment - Beige
  • Solution - Clear
  • Powder - Off-white

Dimensions

  • Various packaging sizes available

Functions

  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungal
  • Antiviral
  • Sporicidal
  • Antiseptic
  • Gargle for oral hygiene
  • Mouthwash for acute mucosal infections
  • Ophthalmic solution for dry eye conditions
  • Surgical scrub for preoperative and postoperative use

Technical Specifications

  • Contains complex of iodine and povidone polymer
  • Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi
  • Non-staining and active in the presence of blood, serum, and water
  • Indicated for both therapeutic and prophylactic use

Materials

  • Povidone Iodine

Design Elements

  • Golden surfactant solution for surgical scrub
  • Pleasantly flavored gargle and mouthwash

Usability Features

  • Easy application as paint, spray, wet soak, or instillation
  • Suitable for adults and children over 6 years old
  • Various application instructions for different forms

Pharmacology

  • Povidone Iodine is a complex of iodine and povidone polymer
  • Superior to elemental iodine with lower toxicity
  • Rapid microbicidal activity against various microorganisms

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage instructions for cream, ointment, solution, gargle, mouthwash, surgical scrub, powder, and ophthalmic solution
  • Different application methods such as paint, spray, bandage, and instillation

Interaction

  • Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, and sodium metabisulphite
  • Potential hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy

Contraindications

  • Avoid in patients with thyroid disorders, lithium therapy, and severe burns
  • Avoid use in children under 2 years old

Side Effects

  • May cause hypersensitivity reactions and skin/mucous membrane irritation
  • Potential systemic adverse effects with application to severe burns or large denuded areas

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential fetal thyroid effects
  • Usually compatible with breastfeeding (except for gargle & mouthwash and surgical scrub)

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consult physician for deep wounds, serious burns, and puncture wounds
  • Avoid prolonged use and internal administration
  • Special caution needed for patients with renal insufficiency and iodine sensitivity

Therapeutic Class

  • Iodine compounds (Anti-septic Preparations)

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place protected from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Avoid ophthalmic solution contamination and discard after one month of opening

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