Gram + / Gram −
Bacteria
Disrupts the bacterial cell wall, including resistant strains. Acts within seconds at the ocular surface.
reduction99.9%
/ DROPSEPT10mL · sterile
·DROPSEPTactive ingredient Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1% concentration 1.0 mg/mL pH 6.8 – 7.2 spectrum bacteria · virus · fungi
dropsept — antimicrobial precision for ocular hygiene.
An ophthalmic antimicrobial drop based on octenidine. Designed for post-procedure care, eyelid hygiene and contact-lens routines where bacterial, viral and fungal load matters.
- Octenidine 0.1% — broad-spectrum antimicrobial action
- Active against bacteria, viruses, fungi and supportive on Acanthamoeba
- Sterile, single-step application — no rinsing required
- Suitable for eyelid margin and periocular hygiene
·ANTIMICROBIAL DETAIL
Four classes. One mechanism.
microscopic fieldoctenidine · 0.1%
Enveloped
Viruses
Targets the lipid envelope of common ophthalmic viruses, reducing surface viral load.
reduction≥4 log
Yeasts & molds
Fungi
Active against Candida and dermatophyte species commonly implicated in ocular contamination.
reduction99.0%
Acanthamoeba
Parasites
Provides supportive antimicrobial action for contact-lens wearers and high-risk hygiene contexts.
reductionsupportive
/ B · HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. Every day.
01
Cleanse
Wash hands. Remove eye make-up if present. Tilt the head back gently.
02
Apply
Place a single drop into the lower fornix or onto the lid margin as directed by your pharmacist.
03
Wait
Allow 60 seconds of contact time. No rinsing required. Repeat as advised on the leaflet.
·INGREDIENTS & SPECS
The formulation, in plain terms.
| active ingredient | Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1% |
| concentration | 1.0 mg/mL |
| pH | 6.8 – 7.2 |
| spectrum | bacteria · virus · fungi |
| reduction | ≥99.9% (in vitro) |
| packaging | 5 mL sterile dropper |
| shelf life | 24 months sealed · 14 days opened |
| storage | below 25 °C, away from light |
Frequently asked questions.
For ocular hygiene before and after procedures, for eyelid margin care, and for contact-lens wearers prone to infection. Always consult your pharmacist.
Dropsept is intended for short, defined courses of use. Follow the leaflet and your pharmacist's advice for duration.
Remove contact lenses before application. Wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
No. Dropsept uses octenidine, a non-iodine cationic antiseptic with a different mechanism and tolerance profile at the ocular surface.
Dropsept is dispensed through licensed Croatian pharmacies, with the leaflet and pharmacist consultation.
/ TWO FORMULATIONS
The other formulation — Drop Defence
Drop Defence and Dropsept are complementary — daily protection and antimicrobial care from the same Zentiva ophthalmic line.
/ 07·WHERE TO BUY
Available in pharmacies across Croatia.
Drop Defence and Dropsept are dispensed through licensed pharmacy partners — never online resale, never discount sites. Speak to your pharmacist for product advice and the leaflet.
Stocked in
- Zagreb
- Split
- Rijeka
- Osijek
- Zadar
- Pula
- Dubrovnik
- Varaždin