Povidone
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Povidone iodine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to help prevent infection during surgery or other medical procedures performed on or around your eyes.
Povidone iodine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Povidone iodine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to help prevent infection during surgery or other medical procedures performed on or around your eyes.
Povidone iodine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with povidone iodine ophthalmic if you are allergic to iodine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had a thyroid disorder.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects of povidone iodine ophthalmic may include:
mild irritation where the medicine was applied; temporary yellow discoloration of the whites of your eyes; or temporary yellow discoloration on the skin where povidone iodine ophthalmic was applied.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
A healthcare professional will apply this medicine while you are being prepared for eye surgery or medical procedure.
High Risk Groups
A healthcare professional will apply this medicine while you are being prepared for eye surgery or medical procedure.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Povidone iodine ophthalmic is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Soln Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
2 active brands listed alphabetically.
I-FRESH
ActiveTHE SCHAZOO LABORATORIES LTD.
DML: I-FRESH
Eye Drops
RIVOFOS-V
ActiveGENETICS PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: RIVOFOS-V
Tabs
2 additional records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.