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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

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.

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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. 

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 

Directions for Use

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

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.

Therapeutic Class

ANTISEPTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Povidone-iodineCollagenase
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How does the drug interact with Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taling Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Collagenase may decrease the effects of Collagenase.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apidine Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Collagenase together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

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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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