Eyetear Ear Drop

Dry eye, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Ophthalmic Adult: 1 drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.

Safety and efficacy not established

Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy. Premature neonates or neonates weighing <1.5 kg.

Patients who experience blurred vision after application of the product should not drive or use machinery until their vision has cleared. Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the product. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes before reinsertion of contact lenses.

C Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: not known if distributed in milk

Occasionally mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred vision after application may occur.

Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal and ocular lubricant.

Eyetear 5% Ear Drop manufactured by Drug International Ltd.. Its generic name is Povidone 5% Eye prep.