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, which works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may cause 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 eye syndrome before starting Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is used for eye cleansing and disinfection in medical procedures. The detailed uses of Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml are as follows:

• Pre-surgical eye preparation: Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is used to disinfect the eye area before eye surgeries to reduce the risk of infection.
• Irrigation before eye injections: Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml helps in cleaning and preparing the eye surface before intraocular injections, ensuring a sterile environment.
• Antiseptic action: Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml helps eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi from the eye surface, supporting a safe and clean procedure.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the drops into the pocket of the eye and close your eyes.
• Please do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may cause contamination.

• Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml effectively reduces the risk of microbial contamination during surgical and medical interventions on or around the eyes.
• It has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, which helps inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens that can cause eye infections.
• Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml helps maintain the sterility of the eye area and ensures a clean and sterile environment to promote safe healing and reduce complications.
• It minimises the chance of postoperative infections, aiding in faster recovery.

• 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 eye 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.