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Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

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Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm belongs to the combination of steroids and antibiotics primarily used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, chemical burns, radiation, or certain other conditions. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is 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 conjunctiva's inflammation or infection (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. 

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 due to bacterial infections.

Use Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is only for external use. You are advised to use Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 3.5 gm 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 3.5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 3.5 gm. Drive only if your vision is clear as Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm and other eye drops.

Uses of Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

Bacterial eye infections 

Medicinal Benefits

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 due to bacterial infections in the eyes.   

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate eye drops.Eye ointment: Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the ointment into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 3.5 gm. Drive only if your vision is clear as Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 3.5 gm. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (bromfenac), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), HIV/AIDS drugs (atazanavir, darunavir), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole).

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 3.5 gm.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BROMFENAC
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • DARUNAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE

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.
  • Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, water into the ear as it can cause itching.
  • Do not poke or scratch the ear as it can cause damage to the ear canal leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.
  • Wash your hands often.

Special Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.
  • If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm, please consult a doctor.
  • You should not use Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
  • Tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma, cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery, an allergic reaction to medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

63, N.S.C. Bose Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other Info - DEX0001

FAQs

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm contains Neomycin and Dexamethasone. Neomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, destroys bacteria. Dexamethasone is a steroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.
You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, squeeze the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil the number of drops into the affected eye as advised by your doctor without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm, you are advised to close your eyes for a minimum of 2 to 3 minutes and pressure should be applied to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops from spreading into the rest of the body.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm as it may cause adverse effects. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm.
Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in the eyes. 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 Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm.
You are not recommended to stop using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm without consulting your doctor else it would worsen the infection. Therefore, use Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm, please consult a doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is prescribed if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is excreted in human milk. Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. 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 Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm 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 Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Dexacort N Eye Ointment 3.5 gm is not recommended for children until and unless advised by a doctor.