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Aquapred O Eye Drop


Product introduction

Aquapred O Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Aquapred O Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Aquapred O Eye Drop1 and Aquapred O Eye Drop2.

Uses of Aquapred O Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Aquapred O Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Aquapred O Eye Drop 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 Aquapred O Eye Drop. 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 Aquapred O Eye Drop

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 Aquapred O

  • Eye irritation
  • Eye discomfort

How to use Aquapred O Eye Drop

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

How Aquapred O Eye Drop works

Aquapred O Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Prednisolone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection. Prednisolone is a steroid which 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 Aquapred O Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aquapred O Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aquapred O Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Aquapred O Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Aquapred O Eye Drop, 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

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. MedIndia. Ofloxacin+Prednisolone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Ofloxacin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. MedlinePlus. Prednisolone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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  5. DailyMed. Prednisolone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Aquapred O Eye Drop. 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.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
45.91
Inclusive of all taxes
5.0 ml in 1 packet
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