Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye or ear. It stops the growth of the bacteria and reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching, and redness caused by the infection.

Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. 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.

The most common side effects include irritation at the application site. If you are bothered by it or experience any other side effects, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it off with water. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients of this medicine or taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after using this medicine in the eye as it may cause temporary blurring of vision.

Uses of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. 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 Oflomac DX 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 Oflomac DX

Application site irritation
Eye irritation
Eye discomfort
Increased intraocular pressure
Burning eyes
Eye itching
Blurred vision

How to use Oflomac DX 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 Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops works

Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye/ear infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Oflomac DX 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 Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication 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.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

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Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician.

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There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

FAQs

How long does Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops takes to work?

Usually, Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Can I stop using Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops when I feel better?

No, do not stop using Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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References

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Ofloxacin. Marlow, Bucks: Allergan Ltd.; 1992 [revised Apr. 2016]. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

Product introduction

Uses of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

Benefits of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Side effects of Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

Common side effects of Oflomac DX

How to use Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops

How Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

How long does Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops takes to work?

Can I stop using Oflomac DX Eye/Ear Drops when I feel better?

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