OCUPOL D EYE OINT - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

OCUPOL D EYE OINT is a Schedule H drug.

OCUPOL D EYE OINT is composed of: POLYMYXIN B (10000 IU), CHLORAMPHENICOL (10 MG), DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE (1 MG)

Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Usage

CHLORAMPHENICOL is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Meningitis, Otitis Externa, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), Rickettsiosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

OCUPOL D EYE OINT is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORAMPHENICOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Diarrhoea, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Fever, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Vision Problems

Rare Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Drowsiness, Confusion, Head Headache, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Weakness

Technical Classification

CHLORAMPHENICOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OCUPOL D E/E DROPS	INR 10.97 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4 MG, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE 1 MG
OCUPOL D EYE OINT	INR 9.97 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE 1 MG