Protear 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Povidone iodine
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Arodin 5 w ointment Arodin 1 w mouthwash Arodin 10 w solution

Indications

  • Treatment of primary or secondary topical infections
  • Infected surgical incisions
  • Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
  • Pyodermas
  • Secondarily infected dermatoses
  • Infected traumatic lesions
  • Prevention of microbial contaminations in burns
  • Degerming skin in hyperalimentation
  • Abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds prevention
  • Treatment of surface infections
  • Seborrhea
  • Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing
  • Disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations, and abrasions
  • Prophylactic anti-infective agent
  • Postoperative application to incisions to prevent infection
  • Oral moniliasis (thrush)
  • Preoperative swab in the mouth and throat
  • Treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
  • Oral hygiene prior to, during and after dental and oral surgery

Pharmacology

  • Complex of iodine and organic polymer
  • Prolongs germicidal activity of 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

Dosage & Administration

  • Application frequency for treatment and prevention of infection
  • Application as paint, spray, or wet soak
  • Gargle and mouthwash usage for adults and children over 6 years of age
  • Surgical scrub procedure for preoperative and postoperative washing
  • Light dusting of powder application to affected area
  • Ophthalmic solution instillation frequency

Interaction

  • Interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
  • Hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or receiving lithium therapy
  • Assessment of serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
  • Avoid use in serious cavities and in children under 2 years of age

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
  • Systemic adverse effects with application to severe burns or large denuded areas of skin
  • Interference with thyroid function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy
  • Usually compatible with breastfeeding
  • Avoid regular use in pregnant and lactating women
  • Not recommended for use in human pregnancy or lactation except for compelling reasons

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consultation for deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, and persistent irritation
  • Avoid pooling of solution beneath the patient during preoperative prepping
  • Caution in prolonged use and application to broken skin
  • Special care with broken skin and pre-existing renal insufficiency
  • Careful use on known iodine sensitivity
  • Safety precautions for driving, machinery use, contact lens wear, and reinsertion timings
  • Special caution in avoiding regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy

Therapeutic Class

  • Iodine compounds (Anti-septic Preparations)

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C
  • Do not freeze
  • Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Do not touch the ophthalmic solution dropper tip to any surface
  • Do not use it after one month of the first opening

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