PROTEAR
Eye
Drops
Descriptions:
Protear Eye Drops contains
Povidone BP 5%, a synthetic polymer consisting essentially
of linear 1-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidinone groups. Povidone is included
in artificial tear preparation used in the management of dry
eye.
Composition:
Each ml contains
Povidone BP 50 mg.
Preservative:
Benzalkonium Chloride solution 0.01% v/v.
Indications:
Protear Eye Drops is used for the symptomatic
treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis
sicca. It is also given as a substitute of tear fluid in case
of unstable tear film or insufficient moistening of the eye
surface.
Dosage & Administration:
1
drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity
of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.
Contraindications:
Protear Eye Drops is contraindicated
in patients with known hypersensitivity to
any ingredient of the product.
Side-effects:
Occasionally
mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely
irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred
vision after application may occur.
Precautions & Warning:
Patients who
experience blurred vision after application of the product
should not drive or use machinery until their vision has cleared.
Contact lenses
should not be worn during instillation of the product. After
instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes
before reinsertion of contact lenses.
Drug Interactions:
In case of any additional
local ocular treatment e.g. glaucoma therapy there should
be an application interval of at least 5 minutes between the
two medications. Protear
always should be the last medication instilled.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
There is no
experience regarding the safety of the Povidone Eye Drops
in human pregnancy or lactation. Administration during pregnancy
and lactation is therefore not recommended, except for compelling
reasons.
Incompatibilities:
High concentration of Sodium Sulphate
in cold and of Sodium Chloride in warm conditions can result
in precipitation of Povidone. Depending on the ionic strength
of the solution, Methylparaben & Propylparaben easily
form complexes with Povidone.
Patient Information:
