Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml

Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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. Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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. 

Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml is only for external use. You are advised to use Neodex 0.1% 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 irritation, redness, itching, burning or stinging sensation, the sensitivity of eyes to light, eyelid swelling, or itching. Most of these side effects of Neodex 0.1% 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 allergic to Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops.

Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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.   

If you are allergic to Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, ear, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml. 

• 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.

• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.
• If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult a doctor.
• You should not use Neodex 0.1% Eye Drops 5 ml 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).

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.