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Spar D Eye/Ear Drops

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Product introduction

Spar D Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used in the treatment of bacterial eye and ear infections. It works by killing microorganisms that cause infection. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that make the eye red, swollen, and itchy.

Spar D Eye/Ear Drops is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. You can help the medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry, and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.

It may cause irritation, itching, redness, and burning sensation immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration.  Do not wear contact lenses while using it for the eyes. Do not use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another cream that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should ask the advice of a doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Spar D Eye/Ear Drops

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Spar D Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Spar D 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 Spar D 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 Spar D

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Spar D 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 Spar D Eye/Ear Drops works

Spar D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone. Sparfloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye/ear by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It 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 Spar D Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Spar D Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Spar D 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 Spar D Eye/Ear Drops?

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Spar D Eye/Ear Drops to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
  • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
  • If using Spar D Eye/Ear Drops for the eye:
    • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
    • Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication.
    • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

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Fever 101, spar throat, running nose Fever 101,, soar throat, running nose
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
calpol 650 mg twice daily for 3 dayscetcip 10 mg twice daily for 3 daysdo some test- WIDAL, CBC, MP Card test, ESR, Urine RE/CS,
Spar throat for last 30 years. Antibiotics and antiallergics tried by many times
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Get one ct scan of sinus and serum IgE level as it can be due to sinusitis or allergy
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References

  1. MedlinePlus. Dexamethasone Ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: Industrial Complex, Humbran, Ludhiana-141110, Punjab
Country of origin: India

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