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Tamigen S Eye Drop


Product introduction

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

Tamigen S Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Tamigen S Eye Drop1 and Tamigen S Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Tamigen S Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Tamigen S Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Tamigen S 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 Tamigen S 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 Tamigen S 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 Tamigen S

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

How to use Tamigen S 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 Tamigen S Eye Drop works

Tamigen S Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Dexamethasone. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 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
Information regarding the use of Tamigen S Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tamigen S Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tamigen S 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 Tamigen S Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Tamigen S 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.
Tamigen S Eye Drop
₹11.14/Eye Drop
Genta Swift D Eye Drop
Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
₹16.5/eye drop
48% costlier
Gentajin D Eye Drop
Lark Laboratories Ltd
₹7.04/eye drop
37% cheaper
Genticare D 0.3%/0.1% Eye Drop
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹9.66/eye drop
13% cheaper
Gentapen D Eye Drop
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
₹9.37/eye drop
16% cheaper
Gentamide DM Eye Drop
Sunways India Pvt Ltd
₹9.2/eye drop
17% cheaper

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. PubChem. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. MedlinPlus. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Address: Indoco Remedies Limited, Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA
Country of origin: India

MRP
11.14
Inclusive of all taxes
5.0 ml in 1 packet
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