Aquatear 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to systemic therapy
- Topical infections
- Surgical incisions
- Decubitus ulcers
- Pyodermas
- Dermatoses
- Traumatic lesions
- Prevent microbial contaminations
- Degerming skin
- Abrasions
- Minor cuts
- Wound healing
- Mucosal infections
- Oral hygiene
- Preoperative scrubbing
- Postoperative scrubbing
- Disinfection of wounds
- Prophylactic anti-infective agent
- Treatment of dry eye conditions
Pharmacology
- Complex of iodine and organic polymer
- Prolongs germicidal activity
- Rapid microbicidal activity
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Non-staining
- Active in the presence of various substances
Dosage & Administration
- Frequency of application
- Application methods
- Dosage recommendations
- Usage instructions for adults and children
- Special considerations for surgical scrub
- Use for ophthalmic solution
Interaction
- Interaction with specific substances
- Potential hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thyroid disorders
- Lithium therapy
- Severe burns
- Serum iodide level assessment in severely burnt patients
- Children under 2 years
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Irritation of skin and mucous membranes
- Systemic adverse effects with severe burns
- Interference with thyroid function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Considerations for breastfeeding
- Recommendations for pregnant and lactating women
- Precautions for eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use for deep or puncture wounds, serious burns
- Consultation with Registered Physician for adverse effects
- Preoperative prepping precautions
- Limitations on prolonged use
- Avoidance in certain age groups and concurrent therapies
- Special caution for patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Jewelry precautions
- Eye drops precautions for vision and contact lenses
Therapeutic Class
- Iodine compounds (Anti-septic Preparations)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and freezing conditions
- Protection from light
- Safety for children
- Contamination prevention for ophthalmic solution
- Expiry limitations