Stedex Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Chloramphenicol (0.5% w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	475

FAQ

Can the use of Stedex cause blurry vision?

Stedex can blur your vision for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Stedex.

How long does Stedex takes to work?

Usually, Stedex starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Stedex?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I stop using Stedex when I feel better?

No, do not stop using Stedex and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

How to use Stedex?

Wash your hands before using Stedex to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Stedex. To use this medicine tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Stedex.

Can I stop using Stedex when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Stedex and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. Take your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.

What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Stedex?

In case you use excess of Stedex, wash your eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, inform your doctor immediately.

What if you forget to take Stedex?

If you miss a dose of Stedex, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Stedex Eye Drop Reviews

Stedex is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it helps in symptoms such as redness, itching, and swelling.

Stedex is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

How Stedex Eye Drop Works

Stedex is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

How to Use Stedex Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Benefits of Stedex Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Stedex is a combination of two medicines that help to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. Chloramphenicol, an active ingredient of this medicine, kills and stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Dexamethasone, on the other hand, helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections.This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This medicine will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Uses of Stedex Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Stedex Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Stedex may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Stedex during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Stedex during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
Wash your hands first before applying Stedex. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.
Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
Along with using Stedex, give a warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
Your doctor has prescribed Stedex to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.