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Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

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Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

for this medicine

About Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

Apidine Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml as suggested by a doctor. Apidine Plus 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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not use Apidine Plus 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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Uses of Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

Preparation and irrigation of the eye before surgery or injection

Medicinal Benefits

Apidine Plus 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. 

Directions for Use

Do not touch the dropper. Clean the area around your eyes with a sterile cotton swab. Instil 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

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

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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are a contact lens wearer, please remove them before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not use Apidine Plus 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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with eye formulations that contain mercury-based preservatives.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to iodine or povidone, thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, and dry eyes syndrome.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
  • Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens. 
  • Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch the dropper to avoid contamination.
  • Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eye irrigation: It is a process to remove any foreign bodies from the eye. It flushes out the particles and harmful chemicals from the conjunctiva and cornea. Eye irrigation is done when there is a chemical injury to the eye, to remove any particulate matter that causes irritation, and to clean and disinfect the ocular surface before any surgical procedure or injection. 

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Alcohol

Caution

Please seek medical advice if you have concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will prescribe Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited information on how Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml affects lactation. Please consult your doctor before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Povidone iodine eye drops/ophthalmic solutions are usually given for eye preparation during surgery or other medical procedures. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Children

Caution

Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it. It must not be given to preterm infants.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

20, SBI OFFICERS COLONYARUMBAKKAM, CHENNAI- 106 CHENNAI - 600 106. Chennai TN 000000 IN
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FAQs

Apidine Plus 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 Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is an antiseptic that inhibits the growth of infection-causing microbes. It is used to clean and irrigate the ocular surface before any surgery or injection.
Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml should not be concomitantly used with other antiseptic eye preparations. It is also recommended not to use eye formulations containing mercury-based preservatives while being treated with Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml.
Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please consult your doctor before starting Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml if you have any history of thyroid problems.
Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may temporarily stain the whites and surrounding areas of the eye. Your doctor may rinse the eye with sterile saline solution, which removes the staining. The surrounding stains can usually be removed with soap and water. However, if you are undergoing surgery after using povidone-iodine ophthalmic products, do not immediately clean the areas, wait for your doctor’s instructions.
Using a sterile clean swab, first clean the area thoroughly around the eyes. Instil 2 to 3 drops of the solution into the eye(s) and leave for 2 minutes or use it as advised by the doctor. Do not use Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml for any other purpose other than to clean the eyes before surgery.
The natural golden brown colour of Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml leaves a stain on the area where it is applied. However, it does not leave a permanent stain on your skin and fingernails. The stain can be removed easily from your clothes with soap and water.
Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects such as eye irritation and temporary yellow discolouration of the whites of the eyes and surrounding areas of the eye. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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