As an antiseptic in ophthalmology among other drugs, eye drops of potassium iodide are used, which have anti-sclerotic, antimicrobial and antifungal effects. The product is sold in a convenient flacon with a pipette dispenser, the cost is about $ 1.2.
Composition and action
In each milliliter of the drug contains 30 mg of the main substance - potassium iodide, the drops also contain a number of auxiliary components:
- sodium thiosulfate;
- chlorhexidine diacetate;
- sodium chloride;
- water.
The drug accelerates the resorption of hemorrhages into the vitreous humor, which happens with an increased tendency to form hemorrhages of various origins (with hypertension, for example, high degree myopia , diabetes mellitus).
Improves eye drops with potassium iodide and resorption processes (absorption), which is important for optic nerve atrophy against the background of syphilis or parenchymal keratitis.
Often, ophthalmologists prescribe this drug as an adjuvant in the treatment of keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) and conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous eye) of fungal etiology.
Use and contraindications
Drops of potassium iodide, as the instruction advises, instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac, and the instillation frequency is 2 to 4 times a day. The treatment plan should appoint an oculist - an independent use of the drug can damage the eyesight. Some patients will have to abandon the use of a solution of potassium iodide - eye drops can not be used when:
- hypersensitivity to any drug containing iodine;
- benign formations of thyroid gland, including - nodal goiter;
- nephrosis and nephritis;
- toxic adenoma thyroid ;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- pyoderma, furunculosis, acne.
Overdose and side effects
If eye drops of potassium iodide 3% or 2% are used according to the indications, then the instillations are transferred well. Sometimes, immediately after instillation, the patient may feel a slight burning sensation in the eyes.
If the drug is used for a long time and uncontrolled, a so-called "medication" may appear. iodism (side effect of iodine), which makes itself felt by the edema of the eyelids, reddening of the mucous eyes and lacrimation, dermatitis, erythema, acne.
Overdose drops can only be if they are taken orally - then there is swelling of the vocal cords, bronchitis, the oral cavity is painted brown. To combat this condition, it is useful to take a meal made from flour, a decoction of corn or oatmeal. Effective washing of the stomach with sodium thiosulfate (1% solution) with starch.