Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines called ophthalmic agents primarily used in the treatment of uveitis and its associated symptoms. Uveitis is inflammation of the eye's middle layer, called the uvea or uveal tract. It can cause eye pain and changes to your vision. The causes of uveitis could be an eye injury, viral/bacterial infection, or any underlying disease conditions.

Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml contains Atropine, chloramphenicol, and dexamethasone. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication that works through dilation of the pupil and relaxation of the ocular muscles. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by blocking the synthesis of key proteins that bacteria require to perform vital tasks. Dexamethasone is a steroid that inhibits the development of chemical messengers (prostaglandins), which cause the eyes to become red and puffy. Altogether Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml treats uveitis.

You are advised to use Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause certain common side effects such as itching, irritation, and stinging sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

If you have had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine, do not use Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting a doctor. Consult your doctor before using Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml because it may cause temporary blurring of vision. Avoid touching the dropper's tip as this may contaminate the contents. Do not use any other eye medications while using Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml without first consulting your doctor.

Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of ophthalmic medications. Atropine, chloramphenicol, and dexamethasone are the active ingredients in Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication that operates through dilation of the pupil and relaxation of the ocular muscles. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by blocking the synthesis of key proteins that bacteria require to perform vital tasks. Dexamethasone is a type of steroid medication. It inhibits the development of particular chemical messengers (prostaglandins), which cause the eyes to become red and swollen. Altogether Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml treats uveitis (An inflammation of the eye's middle layer).

• Eye Irritation
• Stinging sensation in the eye
• Eye Itching
• Eye redness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth

Do not use Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the components. Inform your doctor if you have a blood disorder or bone marrow disease, dyscrasias (a condition that can cause tiredness, bruising and an increased risk of infections), visual disturbances, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury or eye surgery. Consult a doctor before using Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if your vision is clear.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with medicines used to treat sleeping sickness (e.g. fexinidazole) and vaccines (e.g. smallpox vaccine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Atrodex-C Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with disease conditions such as bone marrow suppression, ocular infections, cataracts, glaucoma/intraocular hypertension.

• FEXINIDAZOLE
• SMALLPOX VACCINE

• Eat a balanced diet.
• Include fish, nuts, legumes, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, and eggs, as they help in improving eyesight.
• Get regular eye examination done.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from sensitivity to light when you step outdoors.
• Maintain proper lens hygiene, clean the lens weekly with lens solution and replace them monthly when a new bottle of lens solution is opened.
• To prevent digital strain, look away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds at something 20 feet away.
• Reduce screen time. Avoid staring at digital screens for a long time.
• Avoid touching eyes with dirty hands as it might cause infection.

Regular eye check-up is advised before and during the treatment if you have had any eye problems.

Uveitis: It is the inflammation of the uvea (middle layer of the eye) and the surrounding tissues. The causes of uveitis could be an eye injury, viral/bacterial infection, or any underlying disease conditions. If untreated, uveitis could lead to loss of vision. Symptoms include vision problems such as cloudy or blurred vision, eye pain, redness, and abnormal sensitivity to light.