Medicine Overview of Rovidone ED 5% Eye Drop
Rovidone ED 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.
Rovidone ED 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 condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.
This medicine may cause side effects like skin irritation, redness or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint and nausea.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. You should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
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- Wound infection
- Irritation
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Rovidone ED is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
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Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
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Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
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Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.
Ophthalmic
Adult: 1 drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.
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Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy. Premature neonates or neonates weighing <1.5 kg.
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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.
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