Individual generic drug information

povidone iodine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

POVIDONE IODINE + METRONIDAZOLE

Reference record: Povidone-iodine
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1260, 1261
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Indications And Dose

Cutaneous peri-ocular and conjunctival antisepsis before ocular surgery ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: Apply, leave for 2 minutes, then irrigate thoroughly with sodium chloride 0.9%

Source page 1260

Contra Indications

Concomitant use of ocular antimicrobial drugs. concomitant use of ocular formulations containing mercury-based preservatives. preterm neonates

Source page 1260

Prescribing And Dispensing Information

Although multi-dose povidone iodine eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.

Source page 1260

Safety

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Side Effects

▶Rare or very rare Eye erythema. punctate keratitis ▶Frequency not known Cytotoxicity. eye discolouration

Source page 1260

Breast Feeding

Avoid regular or excessive use.

Source page 1260

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: eye drops, eye lotion Eye drops ▶Povidone iodine (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Povidone-Iodine 50 mg per 1 ml Minims povidone iodine 5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose | 20 unit dose P £16.00 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › DYES

Source pages 1260, 1261

Dose text by age group

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Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply, leave for 2 minutes, then irrigate

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1260

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

povidone iodine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

POVIDONE IODINE + METRONIDAZOLE

Reference record: Povidone-iodine
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1260, 1261
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Indications And Dose

Cutaneous peri-ocular and conjunctival antisepsis before ocular surgery ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: Apply, leave for 2 minutes, then irrigate thoroughly with sodium chloride 0.9%

Source page 1260

Contra Indications

Concomitant use of ocular antimicrobial drugs. concomitant use of ocular formulations containing mercury-based preservatives. preterm neonates

Source page 1260

Prescribing And Dispensing Information

Although multi-dose povidone iodine eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.

Source page 1260

Safety

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Side Effects

▶Rare or very rare Eye erythema. punctate keratitis ▶Frequency not known Cytotoxicity. eye discolouration

Source page 1260

Breast Feeding

Avoid regular or excessive use.

Source page 1260

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Povidone-iodine only.

Medicinal Forms

Source pages 1260, 1261

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply, leave for 2 minutes, then irrigate

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1260

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.