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About Saiflox-D Eye/Ear Drops

DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN belongs to the class of 'corticosteroid with antibiotic', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN contains Dexamethasone and Ofloxacin. Dexamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. 

Uses of Saiflox-D Eye/Ear Drops

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits of Saiflox-D Eye/Ear Drops

DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN treats various bacterial infections of the eye and ear. It contains Dexamethasone and Ofloxacin. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid and blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. 

Directions for Use

Ear drops: Do not touch the dropper and hold it close to the ear by tilting your head to the side. Gently squeeze the dropper and put the ear drops inside the ear. Keep your head tilted for a minute to let the drops soak in. Eye drops: Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid downwards and outwards. Gently squeeze the dropper and put the eye drops inside the eye/eyes. Blink a few times to spread the medication inside your eye. It is advisable to press gently on the eyelid's inner corner for 3 minutes to prevent the solution from draining into the nose and throat, especially in children. If you are using more than one drop, it is advised to wait for about 5 minutes between drops. Eye and ear drops are meant for topical use only.

Side Effects of Saiflox-D Eye/Ear Drops

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Eye discomfort
• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation
• Dryness
• Stinging
• Redness 
• Itching 

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

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN or any of its components. Please let your doctor know if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, and fungal infections. Do not take DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN on your own since it may lead to antibiotic-resistance, failing the antibiotics to act against specific bacterial infections. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding before starting DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any burning sensation in the eyes, dizziness and other visual disturbances while using DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN. DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN is not recommended for use in infants younger than one year of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN may interact with fits medicine (phenytoin, phenobarbitone), respiratory medicines (ephedrine), antibiotics (rifampicin), and HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir, cobicistat)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN is contraindicated in epithelial keratitis (foreign body sensation in the eye), viral diseases of the conjunctiva and cornea (parts of the eye), mycobacterial infection, and fungal infections of the eye

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is advised to limit alcohol intake while you are being treated with DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN.

PREGNANCY

There is limited data on how the DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known if DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN if you are a breastfeeding mother.

DRIVING

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any burning sensation in the eyes, dizziness and other visual disturbances while using DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN.

LIVER

Please use DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN with caution and doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

KIDNEY

Please use DEXAMETHASONE+OFLOXACIN with caution and doctor's advice if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.