Tearex 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Povidone Iodine Cream
Categories
- Topical Antiseptic Cream
- Medical Supplies
Description
- Povidone Iodine Cream is a topical antiseptic used as an adjunct to systemic therapy for various indications such as primary or secondary topical infections, infected surgical incisions, decubitus or stasis ulcers, pyodermas, secondarily infected dermatoses, prevention of infections in burns, incisions, and other topical lesions, degerming skin in hyperalimentation, and oral moniliasis.
Dimensions
- N/A
Color options
- White
Functions
- Treats and prevents various topical infections
- Prevents microbial contaminations in burns and incisions
- Degerms skin in hyperalimentation procedures
- Aids in preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing
- Prevents infection for minor cuts, wounds, and oral moniliasis
Materials
- Povidone Iodine
Technical specifications
- Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi/yeasts
- Non-staining and active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, and water
Design elements
- Cream or ointment
- Pleasantly flavored gargle and mouthwash solution
Usability features
- Can be applied once or twice daily for a maximum of 14 days
- Can be applied once or twice a week for prevention of infection
- Applicability as paint, spray, or wet soak
- Can be used by adults and children over 6 years of age for gargle or rinsing up to 30 seconds without swallowing
- Can be used for preoperative and postoperative washing by operating personnel and patients
- For topical application as a protective antiseptic layer
- Suitable for treating dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Interaction
- Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
- Shows hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy
Contraindications
- Can cause hypersensitivity reactions
- Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or receiving lithium therapy
- Assessment of serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
- Not recommended for children under 2 years old
Side effects
- May cause hypersensitivity reactions and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
- Potential systemic adverse effects on severe burns or large denuded skin areas
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to potential absorption affecting fetal thyroid
- Usually compatible with breastfeeding as per the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Avoid regular use in pregnant and lactating women
- Not recommended for use in human pregnancy or lactation except for compelling reasons
Precautions and warnings
- Consult a registered physician for deep wounds, puncture wounds, or serious burns
- Careful application to broken skin in patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
- Caution in patients with known iodine sensitivity
- Usage instructions and precautions for ophthalmic solution
Therapeutic class
- Iodine compounds (Antiseptic 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 after one month of the first opening