Ocupol D Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Ocupol D Eye Drop is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.
Ocupol D Eye Drop is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
Ocupol D Eye Drop is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
Uses of Ocupol D Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Ocupol D Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Ocupol D 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 Ocupol D 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 Ocupol D 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 Ocupol D
- Eye discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation in eye
How to use Ocupol D 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 Ocupol D Eye Drop works
Ocupol D Eye Drop is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid 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 Ocupol D Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ocupol D Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ocupol D 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 Ocupol D Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Ocupol D Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ocupol D Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not use Ocupol D Eye Drop for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ocupol D Eye Drop
Once A Day
34%
Thrice A Day
33%
Twice A Day
26%
Four Times A *
6%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Ocupol D Eye Drop for?
Others
100%
FAQs
Q. Can I stop using Ocupol D Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop using Ocupol D Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ocupol D Eye Drop?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. How to use Ocupol D Eye Drop?
Wash your hands before using Ocupol D Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Ocupol D Eye Drop (drop or ointment).
Q. What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Ocupol D Eye Drop?
If you apply excess of Ocupol D Eye Drop accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.
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- Drugs.com. chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.
Country of origin: India
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