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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

About Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of a corticosteroid and an antibiotic that is used to treat eye and ear bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria invade and multiply in the body. 

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains Dexamethasone and Gentamicin. Dexamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is for external use only. When used as eye drops, common side effects of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml include irritation, redness, burning or a stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision. The side effects of ear drops include mild irritation, itching, and a stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are sensitive to Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml or other medications. Please inform your doctor if you have frequent ear infections, perforated ear drum, recent eye surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, severe nearsightedness, or diabetes before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision when used as eye drops; hence drive only when alert. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

Uses of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Bacterial infections of the eye and ear.

Medicinal Benefits

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains Dexamethasone and Gentamicin. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers), making the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Directions for Use

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. Ear drops: Do not touch the dropper; 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Eye drops: 

  • Irritation
  • Redness
  • Burning or a stinging sensation
  • Temporary blurred vision

Ear drops: 

  • Mild irritation
  • Itching
  • Stinging sensation

Drug Warnings

Before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, let your doctor know if you have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver or kidney diseases, frequent ear infections, perforated ear drum, recent eye surgery, severe nearsightedness, and diabetes. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine to the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since administering eye drops may cause blurred vision for a while after use. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed of all the medicines you use before starting Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml.

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver or kidney diseases, hearing problems and a perforated eardrum before starting Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
  • Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and 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.
  • Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and removing the contact lens. 
  • Avoid staring at digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (an inflammation of the uvea (middle layer of the eye)), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).

Bacterial ear infection: Bacterial ear infection occurs when bacteria infect the outer or middle ear. The most common bacterial strains that cause ear infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza. Symptoms include earache (sharp, sudden pain or a dull, continuous pain), a feeling of fullness in the ear, ear drainage, and muffled hearing. Treatment may include over-the-counter painkillers, anti-allergic drugs, antibiotics, and steroids.

About Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of a corticosteroid and an antibiotic that is used to treat eye and ear bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria invade and multiply in the body. 

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains Dexamethasone and Gentamicin. Dexamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is for external use only. When used as eye drops, common side effects of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml include irritation, redness, burning or a stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision. The side effects of ear drops include mild irritation, itching, and a stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are sensitive to Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml or other medications. Please inform your doctor if you have frequent ear infections, perforated ear drum, recent eye surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, severe nearsightedness, or diabetes before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision when used as eye drops; hence drive only when alert. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

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Uses of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Bacterial infections of the eye and ear.

Medicinal Benefits

Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains Dexamethasone and Gentamicin. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers), making the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects of Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Eye drops: 

  • Irritation
  • Redness
  • Burning or a stinging sensation
  • Temporary blurred vision

Ear drops: 

  • Mild irritation
  • Itching
  • Stinging sensation

Directions for Use

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. Ear drops: Do not touch the dropper; 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, let your doctor know if you have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver or kidney diseases, frequent ear infections, perforated ear drum, recent eye surgery, severe nearsightedness, and diabetes. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine to the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since administering eye drops may cause blurred vision for a while after use. Glycort Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
  • Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and 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.
  • Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and removing the contact lens. 
  • Avoid staring at digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (an inflammation of the uvea (middle layer of the eye)), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).

Bacterial ear infection: Bacterial ear infection occurs when bacteria infect the outer or middle ear. The most common bacterial strains that cause ear infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza. Symptoms include earache (sharp, sudden pain or a dull, continuous pain), a feeling of fullness in the ear, ear drainage, and muffled hearing. Treatment may include over-the-counter painkillers, anti-allergic drugs, antibiotics, and steroids.