Apidine Eye Drop

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.

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

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.

Apidine Eye Drop is an antiseptic that kills infectious microorganisms and cleans the surface of the eye. This reduces the chances of infection before and after eye surgery.

If you miss a dose of Apidine Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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.

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.

Q. How should Apidine Eye Drop solution be applied to an injury?

Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.

Q. Can Apidine Eye Drop affect thyroid function?

Using Apidine Eye Drop over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Apidine Eye Drop.

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Apidine Eye Drop is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Apidine Eye Drop kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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.

Driving:SAFE

Apidine Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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