Silcomet Eye Drop
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Silcomet Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines. It is used in treating infections of the eyes. It stops the growth of the infection-causing microorganisms. This way it relieves pain, itching, inflammation, discomfort, and irritation caused by the infection.
Silcomet Eye Drop is strictly advised to use only in the eyes. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected eye. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes on instilling. These effects are mild and go away with time. However, if they stay for a long duration, you should consult the doctor.
Silcomet Eye Drop is strictly advised to use only in the eyes. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected eye. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes on instilling. These effects are mild and go away with time. However, if they stay for a long duration, you should consult the doctor.
Uses of Silcomet Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Silcomet Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Silcomet Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It gives relief from pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. It is also used to temporarily relieve itchy eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Another benefit of Silcomet Eye Drop is that it prevents and treat swelling in the eye due to eye surgery (cataract surgery). Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Silcomet 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 Silcomet 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 Silcomet
- Conjunctivitis
- Reduced visual acuity
- Dry eye
- Eye discomfort
- Ocular hyperemia
- Eye pain
- Eye twitching
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Transient stinging
- Transient burning
- Allergic reaction
- Corneal edema
- Iritis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye)
- Eye inflammation
- Superficial keratitis
- Eye infection
- Fever
- Cough
- Infection
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Sore throat
- Rash
- Inflammation of the nose
- Taste change
How to use Silcomet 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 Silcomet Eye Drop works
Silcomet Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ketorolac and Moxifloxacin which treat eye infections. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silcomet Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silcomet Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Silcomet 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 Silcomet Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Silcomet Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Silcomet Eye Drop to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
- Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
- To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
- Along with using Silcomet Eye Drop, give a warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
- Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Silcomet Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Silcomet Eye Drop 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 applying Silcomet Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop applying Silcomet Eye Drop 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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- MOXICIP KT Eye Drops (Moxifloxacin + Ketorolac tromethamine) [Prescribing Information]. Solapur, India: Cipla Ltd.; 2019. [Accessed 12 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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