MINIMS POVIDONE IODINE Eye drops, solution Ref.[7984] Active ingredients: Povidone iodine

Posology

Adults (including the elderly)

Instill 2 to 3 drops of the solution onto the eye/eyes and leave for two minutes. See “Method of Administration” for further details.

Paediatric population

The adult dose may be used in infants, children and adolescents.

Method of administration

• Wash hands thoroughly before use.
• Clean the area around the eyes with a sterile cotton swab.
• Twist off the cap of the single-dose container to open it.
• Do not touch the eye with the single-dose container nozzle.
• Gently instill 2 to 3 drops of the solution onto the eye/eyes.
• Allow the solution to spread, by asking the patient to close their eyes and roll their eyes around.
• Leave the drops on the eye/eyes for two minutes before rinsing: using a suitable syringe, irrigate the eye/eyes thoroughly with sterile saline 0.9% w/v solution until the characteristic colour of the iodine solution disappears.

An overdose of Minims Povidone Iodine 5% w/v eye drops, solution can be washed out of the eye with saline or water.

Unopened: 18 months.

When stored unrefrigerated at below 25°C: 1 month (see section 6.4).

Once opened – use immediately. Discard immediately after first use.

Store between 2°C and 8°C.

Store in the original package to protect from light.

The product may be stored without refrigeration at not more than 25°C for up to one month.

A sealed polypropylene single-dose container fitted with a twist and pull off cap marked with “PVI 5.0”.

Each single-dose container provides 0.4 ml of solution and is overwrapped in a polyethylene sachet. Pack size: 20 × 0.4 ml single dose containers in a carton.

For single use only. Discard immediately after first use.

Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.