Optirex 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)

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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