povidone ophthalmic (Soothe Hydration Lubricant Eye Drops): Dosing and Uses

Dosing and uses of Soothe Hydration Lubricant Eye Drops (povidone ophthalmic)

• Adult
• Pediatric

Adult dosage forms and strengths

solution, ophthalmic

• 1.25%

Dry Eyes

Instill 1-2 drop(s) in affected eye(s) prn

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

Safety and efficacy not established

Soothe Hydration Lubricant Eye Drops (povidone ophthalmic) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

Irritation

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Discontinue if eye pain, vision changes, or persistent irritation/redness occurs

Discontinue if condition worsens or persists >72 hr

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: not known if distributed in milk

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Pharmacology of Soothe Hydration Lubricant Eye Drops (povidone ophthalmic)

Mechanism of action

Microbicidal and ocular lubricant