Protear

Eye Drop - 5%

Aristopharma Limited

Generic: Povidone 5% Eye prep

1 x 10ml drop

Original price was: Tk. 95.Current price is: Tk. 85.

Description

Medicine Overview of Protear 5% Eye Drop

Introduction

Protear is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections on the affected area. Protear is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your

Uses of Protear

Wound infection

Side effects of Protear

Common

Irritation

How to use Protear

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Protear works

Protear is an antiseptic applied on skin, which is infected or is likely to get infected. It works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms.

What if you forget to take Protear?

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

Quick Tips

Protear is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.

Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.

Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.

Brief Description

Indication

Dry eye, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic
Adult: 1 drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy. Premature neonates or neonates weighing <1.5 kg.

Mode of Action

Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal and ocular lubricant.

Precaution

Patients who experience blurred vision after application of the product should not drive or use machinery until their vision has cleared.
Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the product. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes before reinsertion of contact lenses.

Side Effect

Occasionally mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred vision after application may occur.