{"id":19486,"date":"2022-03-11T13:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19486"},"modified":"2022-12-03T15:59:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T15:59:55","slug":"oculac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/oculac\/","title":{"rendered":"Oculac &#8211; Povidone K25 Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Oculac 50 mg\/ml&nbsp;Eye Drops Povidone K25 Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Oculac Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Oculac is called povidone K25.&nbsp;Oculac&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are for moisturizing and lubricating the eyes.&nbsp;The drops are used to relieve problems caused by dry eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Use Oculac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Oculac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>if you are allergic to povidone K25 or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see section 6).&nbsp;If you think you may be allergic, do not use this medicine until you have consulted a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Oculac&nbsp;eye drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/headache\/\">Headache<\/a><\/li><li>Eye <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Vision changes<\/li><li>Eye irritation<\/li><li>Persistent\u00a0redness,\u00a0or if the condition persists or worsens &#8211; discontinue treatment and consult a physician.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Oculac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking other ophthalmic medicines with Oculac, you should take a break of at least 5 minutes between the different medicines and always apply Oculac last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.&nbsp;Oculac can be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oculac can make your field of&nbsp;vision&nbsp;cloudy (cause blurred vision).&nbsp;If this happens to you, wait until the&nbsp;field&nbsp;of vision is clear again before driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oculac Contains Benzalkonium Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This medicine contains 0.0018 mg benzalkonium chloride per drop equivalent to 0.05 mg\/ml.<\/li><li>Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may discolor the contact lenses.\u00a0Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting the contact lenses.<\/li><li>Benzalkonium chloride can be irritating to the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).\u00a0If you experience irritation, tingling, or pain in the eye after using the medicine, consult a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Oculac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Oculac eye drops uses<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>A typical\u00a0dose\u00a0is 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily or as needed.<\/li><li><strong>If a drop misses the eye,<\/strong>\u00a0try again.<\/li><li><strong>If you use more Oculac\u00a0eye drops\u00a0than you should<\/strong>, no\u00a0side effects\u00a0are expected.<\/li><li><strong>If you use other\u00a0eye drops\u00a0or ointments,<\/strong>\u00a0wait at least 5 minutes between each medicine.\u00a0Oculac should be applied last.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands.<\/li><li>Open the bottle.&nbsp;Do not touch the tip of the bottle after opening it, as this may contaminate the solution.<\/li><li>Bend your head back (Figure 1).<\/li><li>Pull the lower eyelid down with one finger and hold the drip bottle in your other hand.&nbsp;The tip of the bottle must not touch the eye, as this may damage the eye.&nbsp;Press the bottle so that a drop falls into the eye.&nbsp;(Picture 2).<\/li><li>Close the eye and press a fingertip against the inner corner of the eye for 1-2 minutes.&nbsp;This prevents the drop from flowing through the tear duct into the pharynx, and means that a larger part of the drop remains in the eye (Fig. 3).&nbsp;If necessary, repeat steps 3-5 for your other eye.<\/li><li>Close the bottle after each use.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19971219000144#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Novartis\/Media\/Oculac\/Oculac20MDU.jpg\" alt=\"MDU\" title=\"MDU\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Povidone k25 Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Oculac can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mild<\/li><li>Transient burning or sticky sensation in the eye<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritation<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0er<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported&nbsp;<em>(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Eye pain<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-skin-and-itching\/\">Itching<\/a><\/li><li>Redness of the eyes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Oculac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Store at a maximum of 25\u00a0<sup>o<\/sup>\u00a0C. Store in protection against <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a>.\u00a0Do not freeze.<\/li><li>Store in the outer carton.\u00a0Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>The bottle itself with\u00a0eye drops\u00a0is not\u00a0sterile, but the contents of the bottle retain their sterility until the bottle is opened.\u00a0The eye drops must then be used within 4 weeks after the bottle has been opened for the first time.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle (EXP).\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oculac&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;contain povidone K25 as an active substance.&nbsp;Each milliliter contains 50 mg of povidone K25.&nbsp;The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;), boric acid, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/addens-sodium-chloride-b-braun\/\">sodium chloride<\/a>, sodium lactate sodium hydroxide (for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment), and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Description of Oculac eye drops<\/em>\u00a0slightly yellowish, clear\u00a0aqueous solution.<\/li><li><em>Pack size:<\/em>\u00a010 ml plastic bottle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires THEA, 12, rue Louis Bl\u00e9riot, 63017 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 2, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EXCELVISION, 29 rue de la Lombardi\u00e8re, 07100 Annonay, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA Alcon- Couvreur NV, Rijksweg 14, 2870 Puurs, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcon Laboratories Belgium, Lichterveld 3, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark Oculac (MDU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland Oculac 50 mg\/ml silm\u00e4tipat, liuos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal Oculotect (fluid)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain Oculotect 50 mg\/ml colirio in solution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oculac eye drops temporarily relieve post-operative eye pain, inflammation, and swelling. This medicine stops chemical precursors in the brainiac that notify us we have pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18526],"tags":[19610,19605,19606,19609,19601,19604,19607,19602,19608,19603],"class_list":["post-19486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-o","tag-benefits-of-oculac","tag-benefits-of-povidone-k25","tag-oculac","tag-oculac-side-effects","tag-povidone-k25","tag-povidone-k25-side-effects","tag-what-is-oculac","tag-what-is-povidone-k25","tag-what-oculac-is-used-for","tag-what-povidone-k25-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19486"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38108,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19486\/revisions\/38108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}