Antiseptic: Ophthalmic solution:
Eyelids: Apply to area with a sterile cotton-tipped applicator; repeat once
Periocular region: Apply in a circular expanding pattern until the entire field is covered; repeat 3 times
Ocular irrigation: Irrigate the cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices; leave for 2 minutes, then rinse with sterile saline
Refer to adult dosing.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
Frequency not defined: Local: Local ocular hypersensitivity reaction
Hypersensitivity to iodine or any component of the formulation
Disease-related concerns:
• Thyroid dysfunction: Use with caution in patients with thyroid disorders.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: For external use only; not for intraocular injection or irrigation.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Ophthalmic:
Betadine Ophthalmic Prep: 5% (30 mL)
No
Solution (Betadine Ophthalmic Prep Ophthalmic)
5% (per mL): $0.68
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Ophthalmic:
Eyelids: Saturate sterile cotton-tipped applicator to prep lashes and lid margins.
Periocular region: Saturate sterile prep sponge for periocular region and use circular motions to cover area.
Ocular surface irrigation: Use a sterile bulb syringe. Separate the lids and irrigate the cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices. Leave on for 2 minutes, then flush with sterile saline solution.
Ophthalmic preoperative prep: Used prior to eye surgery to prep the periocular region (lids, brow, and cheek) and irrigate the ocular surface (cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices).
Betadine may be confused with Betagan, betaine
None known.
There are no known significant interactions.
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. Transient hypothyroidism in the newborn has been reported following topical or vaginal use prior to delivery (refer to Iodine monograph for additional information). The amount absorbed following ophthalmic administration is not known.
The amount absorbed following ophthalmic administration is not known. Also refer to Iodine monograph.
Povidone-iodine is known to be a powerful broad spectrum germicidal agent effective against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and spores.
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