Manufacturer: Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Povidone Iodine(0.5% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Apidine Eye Drop is an antiseptic agent. It is used for cleaning the surface of the eye before an eye surgery or eye injection.
Always wash your hands before using Apidine Eye Drop. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
If you're also using other eye medicines, wait for at least 10 minutes before using this medicine. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Don't touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection.
This medicine is generally safe and does not usually cause any common side effects. However, do not use this eye drop If you are allergic to it or if you have a thyroid disorder. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The antimicrobial action of povidone-iodine occurs after iodine disassociates from the complex. Once in the free form, iodine rapidly penetrates microbial cell membranes and interacts with proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids in the cytoplasm and cytoplasmic membrane
Povidone-iodine is a topical antiseptic agent used for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds. Povidone-iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. It contains from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine, calculated on a dry basis.
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Iodine hypersensitivity. Povidone-iodine is composed of iodine bound to a water soluble polymer. ...
Thyroid disease. ...
Ocular exposure. ...
Burns, renal impairment. ...
Children, infants. ...
Caesarean section, labor, neonates, obstetric delivery, pregnancy. ...
Breast-feeding
Apidine Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Apidine Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Povidone-iodine is indicated for prevention of infection in patients with minor burns, cuts, and scrapes. Instruct patients to seek the advice of their doctor or health care professional prior to administering povidone-iodine to deep puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
Povidone Iodine has moderate interactions with no other drugs. Povidone Iodine has minor interactions with no other drugs.
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Apidine Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Apidine Eye Drop helps clean your eye before surgery.
It may also be used to lubricate your eyes.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Stop using Apidine Eye Drop and inform your doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. How should Apidine Eye Drop eye drops be used?
The area around the eyes should be carefully cleaned with a sterile cotton swab first. Two to three drops of the solution should be instilled into the eye(s) and left for 2 minutes. It should not be used for any other purpose other than to clean the eyes before surgery.
Q. Can I put Apidine Eye Drop on an open wound?
Apidine Eye Drop can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Apidine Eye Drop on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
Q. Will Apidine Eye Drop solution stain my skin or clothes?
Apidine Eye Drop has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Q. Where can Apidine Eye Drop be used?
Apidine Eye Drop is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.
