Similar Medicine Of Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
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It is a combination of three medicines. It is used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.
How Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml works
It is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins), making the eye red, swollen, and itchy.
How To Use Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- 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 tube close to the eye without touching it.
- Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
- Use regularly 3-4 times in a day.
Special Precautions About Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- Do not touch the tube tip to any surface to prevent contamination.
- Remove contact lenses before applying the dose and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
- Consult a doctor before using if you have any eye conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Benefits Of Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- It 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.
Side Effects Of Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- Eye discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation in eye
What If I Missed A Dose Of Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- You can take the missed dose if the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- N/A
Drug Food Interaction
- N/A
Disease Explanation

Bacterial eye infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter your eye and start to multiply, causing infection and related symptoms like redness, itching, irritation, and watery eyes.
Safety Advice for Dexoren SP Eye Ointment 5ml
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
No interaction found/established.
Information regarding the use of drug during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of drug during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether drug alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
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Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Friday, 9 August, 2024