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Product introduction

Borosulfa Eye/Ear 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 such as itching, irritation, redness, and teary eyes.

Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.


 


Use of this medicine may cause irritation, stinging and burning eyes, blurred vision, and photophobia. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.


 


Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.


Uses of Borosulfa Ophthalmic Solution

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Borosulfa Ophthalmic Solution

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, and redness. It also gives relief from teary eyes, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Your symptoms might improve after using Borosulfa Eye/Ear 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 Borosulfa Ophthalmic Solution

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 Borosulfa

  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation in eye
  • Stinging in the eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Photophobia

How to use Borosulfa Ophthalmic Solution

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 Borosulfa Ophthalmic Solution works

Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop contains antiseptic and astringent ingredients.Sulphacetamide exerts inhibitory effects on the dihydropteroate synthase pathway that catalyzes the production of foliate, a necessary component to synthesize DNA, RNA and cell division thus implements the bacteriostatic effect on the growth of invading bacteria. Chlorpheniramine Maleate blocks the Histamine receptors that mediates the allergic responses, and stimulates vasodilation, vascular permeability and itching or pain in the eyes. Hydroxy-propyl-methyl-cellulose (HPMC) acts to swell and absorb water, thereby expanding the thickness of the tear-film therefore resulting in extended time presence of the constituents in Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop on the cornea. Sodium chloride maintains the tonicity of the ophthalmic solution for better toleration. Boric acid works as an antiseptic, against bacterial and fungal infections; irrigates the eyes, and also acts as an emulsifier. It helps to clear the eyes from pollutants such as dust, loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water and other chemicals, and provides soothing relief from eye irritation. Zinc sulfate zinc inhibits the mucus secretion from the ocular surface and also exhibits astringent and antiseptic properties.

Safety advice

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

If you miss a dose of Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye 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.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

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Name: Gurshyam Formulations
Address: 74, Lakshmi Industrial Estate, Dehradun Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 247001
Country of origin: India

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