Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Indoco Remedies Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Chloramphenicol (10mg) + Dexamethasone (1mg) + Polymyxin B (10000units) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 752 |
FAQ
What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Dexoren-SP Eye?
If you apply excess of Dexoren-SP Eye accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Dexoren-SP Eye?
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.
How to use Dexoren-SP Eye?
Wash your hands before using Dexoren-SP Eye to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Dexoren-SP Eye (drop or ointment).
Can I stop using Dexoren-SP Eye when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop using Dexoren-SP Eye and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dexoren-SP Eye?
If you miss a dose of Dexoren-SP Eye, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment Reviews
Dexoren-SP Eye is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.
Dexoren-SP Eye is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
Dexoren-SP Eye is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
How Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment Works
Dexoren-SP Eye is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
How to Use Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
Benefits of Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Dexoren-SP Eye is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Dexoren-SP Eye. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Uses of Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Dexoren-SP Eye Ointment Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dexoren-SP Eye during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dexoren-SP Eye alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dexoren-SP Eye during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Dexoren-SP Eye for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not use Dexoren-SP Eye for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.