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Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops


Product introduction

Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or ear. It kills the bacteria and further stops its growth. This way it relieves the symptoms caused by the infection.

Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops1 and Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops2.

Uses of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops

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 Pychlor

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops

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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops works

Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth in the eye/ear. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops 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 Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops, 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.
Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops
β‚Ή18.75/Eye/Ear Drops
Takchlor Eye/Ear Drops
Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
β‚Ή40/eye/ear drops
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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops to cure your eye/ear infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
  • Along with using Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops, give a warm compress to your eyes/ears to get relief from itching and other discomforts.
  • Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye/ear to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes/ears) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.
  • Your doctor has prescribed Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
  • Along with using Pychlor Eye/Ear Drops, give a warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
  • Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. Medscape. Polymyxin B. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2017] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Chloramphenicol. Fareham: Medicom Healthcare Ltd.; 2012 [revised 9 Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Polymyxin B. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2017] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Chloramphenicol. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2010 [revised 18 Apr. 2017]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Mac Laboratories Ltd
Address: KIROLVIDYAVIHAR (WEST) MUMBAI MH 400086 INDIA
Country of origin: India

MRP
β‚Ή18.75
Inclusive of all taxes
5.0 ml in 1 bottle
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