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Therapeutic Class

ANTISEPTICS
Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Inform your doctor if you have thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, and dry eyes syndrome before starting Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are a contact lens wearer, please remove them before using Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not use Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml with eye formulations containing mercury-based preservatives. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Side Effects of Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Eye irritation
  • Temporary yellow discolouration of the whites of the eyes and surrounding areas of the eye 

Directions for Use

Do not touch the dropper. Clean the area around your eyes with a sterile cotton swab. Instill the number of drops/solution into the eye/eyes as advised by the doctor and leave for two minutes. Your doctor may rinse the eye/eyes thoroughly with a sterile saline solution until the characteristic colour of the drops/solution disappears.

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Medicinal Benefits

Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to prevent infections during surgery or medical procedures on the eye or around the eyes. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. 

Uses of Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml

Preparation and irrigation of the eye before surgery or injection.

About Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml

Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml is an antiseptic used to prevent infections during surgery or medical procedures on the eye or around the eyes. It is used for prepping the periocular region (lids, brow, and cheek) and irrigating the ocular surface (cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices) of the eye before surgery or injection. 

Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml contains Povidone Iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Use Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml as suggested by a doctor. Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml may cause common side effects like eye irritation and temporary yellow discolouration of the whites of the eyes and surrounding areas of the eye. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, and dry eyes syndrome before starting Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not use Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml with eye formulations containing mercury-based preservatives. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a lactating mother before using Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Side Effects of Apidine-5 Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Eye irritation
  • Temporary yellow discolouration of the whites of the eyes and surrounding areas of the eye 
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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

Therapeutic Class

ANTISEPTICS
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