Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.

Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines: Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment1, Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment2 and Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment3.

Uses of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anchlor-DX

Eye discomfort
Eye irritation
Burning sensation in eye

How to use Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment works

Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not use Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

How to apply ocupol DX cream in eye

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

U are using for what reason

I have itching on my eyelids . My opthalmologist prescribed me Ocupol Dx eye ointment but when I use it itching stops and eye gets normal but after 2-3 days it starts again.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Start it. . And stop it slowly not abruptly

User feedback

Patients taking Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Once A Day

67%

Twice A Day

33%

FAQs

Can I stop using Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop using Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How to use Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

Wash your hands before using Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment (drop or ointment).

What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

If you apply excess of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.

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References

Drugs.com. chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Nri Vision Care India Limited

Address: Rajapur, Sector 9, Rohini, Delhi, 110085

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Product introduction

Uses of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Benefits of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Side effects of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

Common side effects of Anchlor-DX

How to use Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment

How Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

Can I stop using Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

How to use Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment?

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References

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