Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics primarily used in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections involving the cornea or conjunctiva. Also, it is used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal and infections of fenestration cavities and mastoidectomy (surgery to remove mastoid air cells, and air bubbles in the skull near the inner ears). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml does not work against infections caused by virus and fungus.

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination of two antibiotics namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are necessary for survival because they prevent unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins required for bacteria to grow, multiply, and multiply. Bacteria are thus destroyed.

Use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is only for use in eyes/ears. Do not swallow or inject this medicine. You are advised to use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation at the application site, blurred vision, or dryness as side effects Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children only in doses prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. Drive only if your vision is clear as Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in the eyes. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used with caution in cases of the perforated eardrum and in long-standing cases of chronic otitis media due to the possibility of ototoxicity (ear damage). If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. Polymyxin B works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are necessary for survival because they prevent unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins required for bacteria to grow, multiply, and multiply. Bacteria such as Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Moraxella lacunate, Neisseria species and Streptococcus species are thus destroyed.

• Redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation at the application site
• Blurred vision
• Dryness

If you are allergic to Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children only in doses prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in the eyes. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, or eye infection or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 10 minutes time gap between using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and other eye drops. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used with caution in cases of the perforated eardrum and in long-standing cases of chronic otitis media due to the possibility of ototoxicity (ear damage). Do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids, ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have epithelial herpes keratitis, viral diseases of conjunctiva and cornea, fungal diseases of ocular structures, mycobacterial infections of the eye, vaccinia (virus) or varicella (chickenpox), inform your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
• Keep your clothes, towels, and bedsheets separate from others.
• Maintain good hygiene of contact lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing and after removing contact lenses.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming. In case you use them mistakenly, get a new pair.
• Wear protective eye gear if you are cycling or trekking through the forest.
• If you have irritation in the eyes, avoid rubbing them.
• 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.

• Please consult a doctor if your infection persists or worsens even after using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for a week.

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 spreads 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.  

Ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Also, when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen, ear infections occur. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include discomfort or pain inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.