Dexoflox Eye Drops 5Ml

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Ofloxacin , Dexamethasone

Used For

Eye Infection

How it works

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections.. Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, has been shown to suppress inflammation by inhibiting multiple inflammatory cytokines resulting in decreased edema, fibrin deposition, capillary leakage and migration of inflammatory cells.

Dosage

Ofloxacin , Dexamethasone

Side Effects

Rise in intra-ocular pressure , corneal thining , cataract , fungal infection and transient local irritation.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. If you are using other eye drop or eye ointment medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between each medicine. It should always be the last eye drops used.

Indication

Infected ocular inflammation

When not to Use

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to ofloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.

Precaution

Take your lenses out before you put the drops in your eyes. Don’t put the lenses back in for at least 30 minutes .

Warning 1

If you need to use more than one kind of eye drops wait 5 minutes between treatments. It should always be the last of the eye drops used.

Warning 2

If you have problems with your eyes apart from sore or dry eyes talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start to use the medicine.

Warning 3

If you experience eye pain, vision changes, irritation of the eyes, persistent redness, or if the condition worsens or persists, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.