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Opthodex N Eye Drop

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Product introduction

Opthodex N Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Opthodex N Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Opthodex N Eye Drop1 and Opthodex N Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Opthodex N Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Opthodex N Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Opthodex N 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 Opthodex N 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 Opthodex N 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 Opthodex N

  • Blurred vision

How to use Opthodex N 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 Opthodex N Eye Drop works

Opthodex N Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Neomycin and Dexamethasone. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye 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 red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Opthodex N Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Opthodex N Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Opthodex N 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 Opthodex N Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Opthodex N Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Neomycin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. PubChem. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. PubChem. Neomycin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd
Address: Optho Remedies Pvt.Ltd. 28, MNNIT Industrial Estate, Teliarganj, Allahabad. Uttar Pradesh, India PIN - 211004
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Opthodex N Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
8.75
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5.0 ml in 1 packet
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