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Iodine eye drops

Function and Efficacy

This product is a pyrimidine antiviral drug that can competitively inhibit phosphorylase, especially DNA polymerase, with thymidine nucleoside, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of thymidine nucleoside in viral DNA, or replacing thymidine nucleoside to penetrate into viral DNA, producing defective DNA, making it lose its infectivity or unable to recombine, so that the virus stops reproducing or loses its activity and is inhibited.

Ingredients

The main component of this product is iodine glycoside, and its chemical name is 2'-deoxy-5-iodouridine. Molecular formula: C9H11IN2O5, molecular weight: 354.10.

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This product is a pyrimidine antiviral drug that can competitively inhibit phosphorylase, especially DNA polymerase, with thymidine nucleoside, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of thymidine nucleoside in viral DNA, or replacing thymidine nucleoside to penetrate into viral DNA, producing defective DNA, making it lose its infectivity or unable to recombine, so that the virus stops reproducing or loses its activity and is inhibited.

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Indication

Used for herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia virus keratitis and herpes zoster virus infection.

Usage and Dosage

Place 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac, once every 1 to 2 hours.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions may occur, such as photophobia, local congestion, edema, itching or pain, and allergic eyelid edema. Long-term use may cause contact dermatitis, punctate keratopathy, follicular conjunctivitis, and punctal occlusion.

Precautions

Patients who are allergic to this product and iodine preparations are contraindicated.

Drug Interactions

It should not be used in combination with boric acid, especially thimerosal, as it may render the product ineffective and enhance its eye toxicity.

Storage

Keep away from light, tightly closed and in a cool place.

Packaging Specification

8ml:8mg

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