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.
Apidine Eye Drop
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
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.
03Uses
Treatment and prevention of Wound infection
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Apidine Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
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.
08Side Effects
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)
09Safety Information
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
10Drug Tips
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.
References
Sources and references
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