Ofdex Eye Drop
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Ofdex Eye Drop is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching, and swelling. This way it treats the infection relieves your symptoms.
Ofdex Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofdex Eye Drop1 and Ofdex Eye Drop2.
Ofdex Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofdex Eye Drop1 and Ofdex Eye Drop2.
Uses of Ofdex Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Ofdex Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Ofdex 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 Ofdex 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 Ofdex 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 Ofdex
- Eye irritation
- Eye discomfort
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Burning eyes
- Eye itching
- Blurred vision
How to use Ofdex 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 Ofdex Eye Drop works
Ofdex Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection. Dexamethasone 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
Ofdex 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
CAUTION
Ofdex Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ofdex 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 Ofdex Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Ofdex 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.
Ofdex Eye Drop
₹30.0/Eye Drop
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Quick tips
- Ofdex Eye Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
- 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
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. How long does Ofdex Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Ofdex Eye Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can I stop using Ofdex Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop using Ofdex 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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Ciplamed. Ofloxacin+Dexamethasone. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Growell Vision
Address: Sadh Nagar, New Delhi- 110045. Delhi, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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