Povidone / Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 13, 2025.

Usual Adult Dose for Eye Dryness/Redness

1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day

Comment: Patients should stop use and contact their healthcare provider if their condition worsens OR the condition lasts longer than 72 hours.

Uses:

• For the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations
• For use as a protectant against further irritation OR to relieve dryness of the eye

Usual Adult Dose for Eye Redness/Itching

1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day

Comment: Patients should stop use and contact their healthcare provider if their condition worsens OR the condition lasts longer than 72 hours.

Uses:

• For the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations
• For use as a protectant against further irritation OR to relieve dryness of the eye

Usual Pediatric Dose for Eye Dryness/Redness

6 years and older: 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day

Comment: Patients should stop use and contact their healthcare provider if their condition worsens OR the condition lasts longer than 72 hours.

Uses:

• For the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations
• For use as a protectant against further irritation OR to relieve dryness of the eye

Usual Pediatric Dose for Eye Redness/Itching

6 years and older: 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day

Comment: Patients should stop use and contact their healthcare provider if their condition worsens OR the condition lasts longer than 72 hours.

Uses:

• For the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations
• For use as a protectant against further irritation OR to relieve dryness of the eye

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• This drug should be used for external use only.
• The tip of the container should not be allowed to touch any surface during application.
• The cap should be replaced after use.

• Store at 15 to 30C
• Some experts recommend discarding any unused drug after 4 weeks.

• Patients should be instructed to avoid using solutions that have changed color or become cloudy.
• Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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