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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:24 PM IST
Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery. It contains Bromfenac and Moxifloxacin which work by killing infection-causing bacteria and inhibiting the production of certain chemical substances that cause pain and swelling. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as irritation, discomfort or increased sensitivity to light. Avoid touching the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

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OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the conjunctiva's inflammation or infection (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. Eye inflammation after cataract surgery is a common condition in which eyes become swollen and red.  

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two drugs: Bromfenac (analgesic) and Moxifloxacin (antibiotic). Bromfenac belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (pain relievers) that works by blocking cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Moxifloxacin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase required to survive a bacteria. Thereby, kills bacteria and prevents the spread of the infection in the eye.

Use Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in the eyes. You are advised to use Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, eye pain, discomfort in the eye, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of eyes to light. Most of these side effects of Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml 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 known to be allergic to Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and consult a doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Drive only if your vision is clear as Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying.

Uses of Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections, Eye inflammation after cataract surgery

Medicinal Benefits

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two drugs: Bromfenac and Moxifloxacin used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Bromfenac belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (pain relievers) that block cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Moxifloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria. It inhibits DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thereby, kills bacteria and clears the infection. 

Directions for Use

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is for external use only. Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Use the dropper provided with the pack to instil the drops into the affected eye. Your doctor will advise you how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Mild eye irritation
  • Eye pain
  • Discomfort in the eye
  • Seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes
  • Increased sensitivity of eyes to light

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and consult a doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. Drive only if your vision is clear as Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, cornea problems, before taking Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and cause eye infections. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with topical steroids (cortisone, loteprednol), blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, cornea problems, before taking Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CORTISONE
  • LOTEPREDNOL
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • ASPIRIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
  • Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.
  • Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, fast foods as they may increase inflammation.

Special Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.
  • If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult an eye specialist.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cataract surgery is done to remove the eye's natural lens that has become cloudy and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear eyesight. Eye inflammation may occur in some patients after cataract surgery due to disruption of the blood-aqueous barrier, which causes the release of specific inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins. The pain, swelling, and redness of the eye are normal after cataract surgery and are treated using topical corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 

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 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. 

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for use during pregnancy in the last 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is prescribed only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is excreted in human milk. Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
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FAQs

Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery.
Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml contains Bromfenac and Moxifloxacin. Bromfenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain reliever) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thereby, kills bacteria and clears the infection.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the color of the contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging, or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml.
Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 5 minutes between using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml.
You are not recommended to stop using Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may rarely flare-up inflammatory response such as retina swelling or worsen the infection. Therefore, use Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.
Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml usually begins to work immediately after using it. However, it may take a few days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and improve your symptoms.
Duobrom Eye Drops 5 ml causes side effects such as mild eye irritation, eye pain, discomfort in the eye, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, and increased sensitivity of eyes to light. However, these do not require any medical treatment and gradually reduce over time. Contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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