Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

Dexacort N Eye Ointment is a combination of steroids and antibiotics primarily used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, chemical burns, radiation, or certain other conditions. It is also used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (the white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.

Dexacort N Eye Ointment is a combination of two drugs: Neomycin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Neomycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers, thereby killing bacteria. On the other hand, Dexamethasone belongs to the class of steroids that inhibit the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling in the eyes. Thereby, it reduces redness and swelling caused by bacterial infections.

Use Dexacort N Eye Ointment as prescribed by your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment is only for external use. You are advised to use Dexacort N Eye Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience irritation, redness, itching, burning or stinging sensation, the sensitivity of eyes to light, eyelid swelling, or itching. Most of these side effects of Dexacort N Eye Ointment do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Dexacort N Eye Ointment or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Dexacort N Eye Ointment . Drive only if your vision is clear, as Dexacort N Eye Ointment may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after being applied to the eyes. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexacort N Eye Ointment and other eye drops.

Dexacort N Eye Ointment is a combination of two drugs: Neomycin and Dexamethasone to treat bacterial eye infections. Neomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase numbers, thereby killing bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to the class of steroids that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, it reduces redness and swelling caused by bacterial infections in the eyes.

• Irritation
• Redness
• Itching
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Increased sensitivity of eyes to light
• Eyelid swelling or itching

If you are allergic to Dexacort N Eye Ointment or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Dexacort N Eye Ointment . Drive only if your vision is clear, as Dexacort N Eye Ointment may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after being applied to the eyes. If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Dexacort N Eye Ointment . You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Dexacort N Eye Ointment as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexacort N Eye Ointment and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, ear, or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate Dexacort N Eye Ointment . If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Dexacort N Eye Ointment . 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye medications or oral steroid medication (prednisone).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Dexacort N Eye Ointment .

• PREDNISONE

Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that is spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.

• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Dexacort N Eye Ointment as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
• If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Dexacort N Eye Ointment , please consult a doctor.
• You should not use Dexacort N Eye Ointment if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma or cataracts or if you need cataract surgery or an allergic reaction to medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).
   

Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that is spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.