Ocuglow Eye Drop, Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Iodine/ Chlorbutol

Name: Ocuglow Eye Drop, Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Iodine/ Chlorbutol
Brand: Ocuglow Eye Drop
SKU: 10088

US Brand Name

Ocuglow Eye Drop

Generic Name

Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Iodine/ Chlorbutol

Other Brand Name

Ocuglow Eye Drop

Packing

10ml

Manufacturer

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

Form

Eye Drop

Strength

Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% w/v / Povidone Iodine 0.6% w/v / Chlorbutol 0.01% w/v

Country

India

Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% / Povidone Iodine 0.6% / Chlorbutol 0.01% 10 mL Eye Drop USD $6.53

Povidone Iodine

Uses

Povidone Iodine is used as a treatment to prevent infections.

How it Works

Povidone Iodine is known as an antiseptic. Povidone iodine liberates iodine in contact with the skin causing antiseptic action by killing bacteria.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Povidone Iodine can include the symptoms below;

Skin discolouration,
Increased level of thyroid hormones,
Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates,
Deep tissue toxicity,
Increased sodium level in blood,
Renal impairment,
Metabolic acidosis,
Mucous membrane toxicity,
Superficial keratitis

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Uses

Polyvinyl Alcohol is used in the treatment of dry eye disease.

How it Works

Polyvinyl alcohol is known as a non-ionic surfactant. Polyvinyl alcohol is used in eye preparations. Polyvinyl alcohol is used to increase the viscosity and thereby prolonging contact time of the active ingredient with the eye. Polyvinyl alcohol is often found in artificial tears preparations for dry eye and in contact lens solutions.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Polyvinyl Alcohol may suffer from such side effects;

Blurred vision,
Burning sensation in eye,
Stinging sensation

Chlorbutol

Uses

Chlorbutol is used to prevent Infections.

How it Works

Chlorbutol works as local anesthetic by providing a quick relief from pain. Chlorbutol is an antiseptic, anesthetic, anti-irritant, and emollient agent.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Chlorbutol　may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Noisy breathing,
Oral peeling,
Parotid gland swelling,
Diarrhoea,
Abdominal cramp,
Allergic reaction,
Anaphylactic reaction,
Burning sensation of tongue,
Cough,
Discoloration of teeth