Antiinfective, Topical ophthalmic, Eye drop, Topical antifungal
Brand Names
Povidone Iodine (Ophthalmic)
Drug Information
Pharmacology
Antiseptic with antifungal properties
Contraindications
General
- Do not allow more than a few minutes contact with the eye of concentrations greater than 1% solution – lavage within 5 minutes.
Adverse Effects
General
- Local irritation is possible.
- Damage to the corneal epithelium is possible if solutions of concentrations greater than 1% are not lavaged from the eye within 5 minutes.
Available Forms
Human
- None – products must be compounded and diluted from the commercially available povidone iodine 10% solution and diluted to a final concentration of 0.5 – 1% for antiviral indications and no more than 5% for use as an ophthalmic irrigant.
Veterinary – General
- None
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