Eyerin 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 90.27
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
Title and Categories
- Povidone Iodine Antiseptic Product
Indications
- Treatment of primary or secondary topical infections
- Infected surgical incisions
- Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
- Pyodermas
- Prevention and treatment of surface infections
- Degerming skin in hyperalimentation
- Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments
- Treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Dosage and Administration
- Cream or ointment: Apply once or twice daily or at dressing changes for a maximum of 14 days
- Solution: Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak
- Gargle & Mouthwash: Use undiluted or diluted with an equal volume of warm water
- Surgical Scrub: For preoperative and postoperative washing by operating personnel
Pharmacology
- Povidone Iodine is a complex of iodine and an organic polymer
- It gives rapid microbicidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi/yeasts
- Non-staining and active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water
Interaction
- Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
- Use with concurrent lithium therapy has been shown to exhibit hypothyroidic effect
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or receiving lithium therapy
- Avoid use in severely burnt patients without assessing serum iodide levels
- Avoid use in serious cavities and in children under the age of 2 years
Side Effects
- May cause hypersensitivity reactions and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
- Application to severe burns or large denuded areas may produce systemic adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the possibility of affecting the fetal thyroid
- Considered usually compatible with breast feeding, but consult a registered physician
- Not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women, except for compelling reasons
Precautions & Warnings
- In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult a registered physician
- Avoid prolonged use in patients with iodine sensitivity
- Special caution needed when regular applications are made to patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Care must be taken when used on known iodine sensitivity
- Patients experiencing blurred vision after application should not drive or use machinery
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 it after one month of the first opening