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 Opthodex S

Application site irritation
Burning sensation

How to use Opthodex S Eye Drop

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 dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Opthodex S Eye Drop works

Opthodex S Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It 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

Opthodex S Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Opthodex S Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Opthodex S Eye Drop is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Opthodex S Eye Drop may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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FAQs

Q. How to use Opthodex S Eye Drop?

Wash your hands before using Opthodex S Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Opthodex S Eye Drop. To use this medicine tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Opthodex S Eye Drop.

Q. Can the use of Opthodex S Eye Drop cause blurry vision?

Opthodex S Eye Drop can blur your vision for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Opthodex S Eye Drop.

Q. What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Opthodex S Eye Drop?

In case you use excess of Opthodex S Eye Drop, wash your eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, inform your doctor immediately.

Q. Can I stop taking Opthodex S Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Opthodex S Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. Take your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Opthodex S Eye Drop?

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.

Q. How long does Opthodex S Eye Drop takes to work?

Usually, Opthodex S Eye Drop starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop using Opthodex S Eye Drop when I feel better?

No, do not stop using Opthodex S Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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MedlinePlus. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Dexamethasone sodium phosphate. Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey: Bausch & Lomb UK Limited; 1997 [revised May 2017]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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