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About Polydex Eye/Ear Drops

CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE belongs to the class of combination medications called ‘antibiotics', and 'steroids' used for the treatment of the bacterial eye or ear infections. It is used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and ear infections such as otitis media (middle ear infections) in children with ear tubes and otitis externa (outer ear infections) in adults and children. 

CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation. It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

Uses of Polydex Eye/Ear Drops

Bacterial eye infection, Bacterial ear infection

Medicinal Benefits of Polydex Eye/Ear Drops

CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation of the eyes. Thus CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE treats infected and allergic conditions of the eye, thereby preventing red, swollen and itchy eyes. 

Directions for Use

CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE is available in the form of eye/ear drops. Eye/ear drops: Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Take the prescribed amount of dose with the dropper and squeeze out a drop without touching the eye/ear. Wipe any excess liquid with a tissue. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip after use. Place the dropper back on the bottle and tighten the cap. Note: Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye/ear while instilling the drop. If the dropper touches the eye/ear, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with saltwater. Do not put any cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops. Discard any unused medicine after the completion of the course of therapy.

Side Effects of Polydex Eye/Ear Drops

• Stinging or burning sensation
• Redness at the application site  
• Blurred vision
• Swelling
• Watery eyes
• Increased sensitivity to light

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eye and have a rash on the scalp or face, black or coloured part of the eye looks unusual, foreign body in the eye, recurrent eye infection, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), dry eyes, eye injury or eye surgery, or using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Do not use eye/ear drops for longer durations than your doctor recommended as long-term use may cause a cataract of the eye (clouding of the lens) and suppression of the adrenal gland function.