Locula 20% Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Locula 20% Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to cure the underlying infection.
Locula 20% Eye Drop should be used as directed by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and stinging in the eyes after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
Locula 20% Eye Drop should be used as directed by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and stinging in the eyes after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
Uses of Locula Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Locula Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Locula 20% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping 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 Locula 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 Locula
- Eye irritation
- Stinging in the eyes
How to use Locula 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 Locula Eye Drop works
Locula 20% Eye Drop is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria in the eye. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by these bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Locula 20% 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
Information regarding the use of Locula 20% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Locula 20% Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Locula Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Locula 20% Eye 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Locula 20% Eye Drop to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
- Discontinue Locula 20% Eye Drop and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfonamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Sulphonamides
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Locula 20% Eye Drop
Once A Day
49%
Thrice A Day
26%
Four Times A *
15%
Twice A Day
11%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Locula Eye Drop for?
Bacterial inf*
54%
Others
39%
Acne
7%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
43%
Average
33%
Poor
23%
What were the side-effects while using Locula 20% Eye Drop?
Stinging in t*
33%
No Side Effec*
33%
Irritation
33%
*Stinging in the eyes, No Side Effect
How do you take Locula Eye Drop?
With or witho*
75%
With food
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Locula 20% Eye Drop on price
Not Expensive
75%
Expensive
25%
FAQs
What if I don't get better after using Locula 20% Eye Drop?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Locula 20% Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Locula 20% Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
How long does Locula 20% Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Locula 20% Eye Drop starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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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
- Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1466.
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Name: East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Address: 6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Locula 20% Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Locula 20% Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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