Bludrop Eye drops
Povidone Iodine 1.25% Eye prep
5% v/v
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10 ml bot |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 100.00 |
Indications
Dry eye, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Apply 1-2 drops in the affected eyes 3-4 times daily
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; prolonged use.
Precautions
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.
Pregnancy, lactation;
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed in milk
Adverse Effects
Local irritation and sensitivity.
Mechanism of Action
Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal; oxidizes cell constituents; iodinates proteins and inactivates them. Ocular lubricant.
Note
Bludrop 5% v/v Eye drops manufactured by Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Povidone Iodine 1.25% Eye prep.