Vitreolent
Generic Name
Potassium Iodide & Sodium Iodide
Packs Price
- Eye Drop(017896): 10 ml: 128.06: 150.66
Company
Novartis
Therapeutic Group
Other Ophthalmologicals
Indication Dosage
Potassium iodide and sodium iodide eye drops are typically used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in ophthalmology. Here are some of the indications and uses for these medications:
- Diagnostic imaging: Potassium iodide and sodium iodide can be used as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging procedures, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the eye.
- Thyroid eye disease: Potassium iodide can be used to treat thyroid eye disease, which is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the eye.
- Dry eye syndrome: Sodium iodide can be used to help manage dry eye syndrome, which is a common condition characterized by a lack of sufficient tears to lubricate the eye.
- Antifungal treatment: Iodide compounds can be used as an adjunct treatment for certain types of fungal infections of the eye
Content
- Eye Drop: Potassium Iodide 3mg & Sodium Iodide 3mg
Pregnancy
Recommended
Stability
Contra Indications
- Avoid use in patients with a history of severe allergies or hypersensitivity to the medication or its ingredients
Precautions
- Avoid use in patients with a history of severe allergies or hypersensitivity to the medication or its ingredients
Lactation
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Thyroid problems
- Allergic reactions
- Headache/dizziness
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Skin reactions