Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes and ear. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops1 and Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Decacin B 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.

How to use Decacin B 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 Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops works

Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Neomycin and Dexamethasone. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 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 Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Decacin B 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 Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Decacin B 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.

Decacin B Eye/Ear Drops

₹16.0/Eye/Ear Drops

Dexacort N Eye/Ear Drops

Klar Sehen Pvt Ltd

₹15.96/eye/ear drops

same price

Dexcin Eye/Ear Drops

Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹16.5/eye/ear drops

3% costlier

Dexacort N Eye/Ear Drops

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

₹17.55/eye/ear drops

10% costlier

Dekortyn N Eye/Ear Drops

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹9.57/eye/ear drops

40% cheaper

Necidex Eye/Ear Drops

Indiana Opthalmics

₹32/eye/ear drops

100% costlier

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References

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