Ocupol Eye Ointment

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Polymyxin B (10000IU/gm) + Chloramphenicol (10mg/gm)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	497

FAQ

What if you forget to take Ocupol Eye?

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

Ocupol Eye Ointment Reviews

Ocupol Eye is a combination of two medicines. It is used in treating bacterial eye infections. It relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation caused by infection. It also stops the growth of the infection-causing microorganisms.

Ocupol Eye 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 Ocupol Eye Ointment Works

Ocupol Eye is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth in the eye. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively.

How to Use Ocupol 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 Ocupol Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Ocupol Eye stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Uses of Ocupol Eye Ointment

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Ocupol Eye Ointment Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Quick Tips

Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
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.
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.
Your doctor has prescribed Ocupol Eye to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
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.
Your doctor has prescribed Ocupol Eye to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
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.
Along with using Ocupol Eye, give a warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
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.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
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.
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.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Along with using Ocupol Eye, give a warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.