| Betadine 5% (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing/ EKC | Pretreat with topical anesthesia. Instill 4-5 gtt Betadine 5%, pt rolls eyes 60 seconds. Treat margins with soaked swab. Then lavage with sterile saline. Post treat with topical NSAID. (Some advocate Rx Lotemax qid for 4 or 5 days and oral pain med on day 1.) |
| Chem Specs | iodine - polyvinylpyrrolidone complex 5% |
| Quantities | 1 oz (30ml) 5% (10% solution available in various sizes up to 1 gallon) |
| Cost | 22.00 / 30ml |
| Class | microbicide |
| Action | Works through pathogen wall, coat, or envelope destruction. |
| Usage | Indicated for prepping of the periocular region (lids, brow, and cheek) and irrigation of the ocular surface (cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices). |
| Off label - truncates EKC infectious period and stromal antigen exposure. | |
| Contraindications | Sensitivity to iodine, or other components of this product. |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established. |
| Pregnancy | Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with BETADINE 5% |
| EKC treatment almost exclusively used for adults and seldom used when pt has already been symptomatic for more than 5 or 6 days. |