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Drug Details

OCULOTECT

• Drug Class Description
  Ocular lubricants.
• Generic Name
  Polyvidone
• Presentation
  Eye drops, solution in single-dose containers Almost colourless, clear aqueous solution
• Description
  One ml contains 50 mg povidone K25
• Indications
  

  Symptomatic treatment of dry eyes.

• Adult Dosage
  

  One drop into the conjunctival sac of the eye 4 times daily, or as required, depending upon the severity of the condition. The contents of a single-dose container are sufficient for one administration into the left and right eye.

  The single-dose containers must be discarded immediately after use. Unused contents must not be stored.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the product.

• Special Precautions
  

  If irritation of the dry eye persists or worsens, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should consult the physician/ ophthalmologist.

• Interactions
  

  If the patient instils other medication(s) into the eyes (e.g. for the treatment of glaucoma), there must be an interval of at least 5 minutes between medications. Oculotect should always be instilled last.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Adverse reactions are ranked under heading of frequency, using the following convention: Very common ( 1/10); common ( 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon ( 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare ( 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

  The following adverse events have been reported:

  • Immune system disorders

  Very rare: Irritation or hypersensitivity reactions

  • Eye disorders

  Common: Mild transient burning or sticky sensation

  Not known: Blurred vision