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Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Composition :

DORZOLAMIDE-2%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

His Eyeness Ophthalmics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Candor PF 2% Eye Drops

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes. Glaucoma is an eye problem in which the optic nerve is damaged, thereby leading to increased eye pressure, and if left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid infection. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Candor PF 2% Eye Drops, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Candor PF 2% Eye Drops. You may sometimes experience blurred vision, a burning sensation, and a bitter taste in the mouth. Most of these side effects of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Put Candor PF 2% Eye Drops in your eyes only if the doctor has prescribed it to you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take the Candor PF 2% Eye Drops if you are allergic to sulphonamides or have a severe kidney problem. Check with your doctor before starting Candor PF 2% Eye Drops if you have dry eyes, cornea problems, or liver disease. Also, Candor PF 2% Eye Drops does not stop Candor PF 2% Eye Drops abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is used in the treatment of Glaucoma (increased pressure in eyes). The detailed uses of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops are as follows:<br/>• Glaucoma management: Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is used to treat glaucoma, both open-angle and pseudo-exfoliative, by lowering intraocular pressure to prevent vision loss and protect the optic nerve.<br/>• Ocular hypertension: Candor PF 2% Eye Drops helps to reduce elevated intraocular pressure, protecting the eyes from potential damage and preventing glaucoma.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration. • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. • Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Candor PF 2% Eye Drops.

Medicinal Benefits

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, which is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is primarily used to treat the high pressure in the eye. It works by reducing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure. Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

How Candor PF 2% Eye Drops Works

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml
  • Wear protective eye glasses to prevent infections.
  • Avoid rubbing and touching the eyes frequently.
  • Maintain eye hygiene by cleaning them with fresh water.
  • Take food rich in vitamin-A like carrots, fish and green leafy vegetables.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel.
  • Eat vitamin A-rich foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and apricots.
  • Consume antioxidant-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and leafy greens.
  • Include zinc-rich foods like oysters, beef, beans, nuts, and dairy products.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air especially in dry weather.
  • Practice good eyelid hygiene by gently cleansing with warm compresses and baby shampoo.
  • Avoid irritants by minimizing exposure to smoke, dust, wind, and harsh chemicals.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays and wind.
  • Quit smoking as it is significantly linked to dry eye disease.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience persistent tearing or dry eyes for proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Using a cold compress may help relieve itching and inflammation associated with conjunctivitis.
  • A warm compress and washing the eyes with water can help with crusting on the eyelids.
  • Avoid wearing contact lens until you feel better; use spectacles instead.
  • Do not rub the eyes.
  • Practise good hand hygiene and avoid touching the eyes to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain eye health.
  • Wear UV-protecting sunglasses when you are outside or in bright light.
  • Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes it may increase irritation.
  • Seek medical care if you are experiencing extreme eye pain or discomfort.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

What if I have taken an overdose of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops

Do not use Candor PF 2% Eye Drops in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Candor PF 2% Eye Drops if you are allergic to dorzolamide, other antibiotics, or sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney, dry eye, cornea, or liver problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Candor PF 2% Eye Drops as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Candor PF 2% Eye Drops, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Candor PF 2% Eye Drops. Wash your hands properly before using Candor PF 2% Eye Drops to avoid any infection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DorzolamideDiflunisal
Severe
DorzolamideSalsalate
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DorzolamideDiflunisal
Severe
How does the drug interact with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml:
Coadministration of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml with Diflunisal may cause ringing in the ears, nausea, headache, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, rapid breathing, fever, hallucinations, or seizure (fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml and diflunisal together can result in an interaction, but they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DorzolamideSalsalate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml:
Taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml with salsalate can increase the risk of side effetcs.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml with Salsalate together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience a ringing sound in your ears, a headache, sickness, dizziness, or a fever, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DorzolamideSodium salicylate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml:
Taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml and Sodium salicylate together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml and Sodium salicylate together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience ringing in your ears, headache, feeling sick, feeling dizzy, confusion, or a fever, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DorzolamideCholine salicylate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml:
Coadministration of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml and choline salicylate may increase risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml and choline salicylate together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, vomiting, dizziness, rapid breathing, or fever, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DorzolamideAspirin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml:
Taking aspirin with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between aspirin and Candor PF 2% Eye Drops 10 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as ringing in your ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, or fever, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops as they can make you dehydrated and affect the eye pressure.

  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

  • A diet including green and leafy vegetables, and fruits, helps to lower eye pressure.

  • Regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest are important.

  • Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops. But intake of alcohol with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops may damage your liver. So intake of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be avoided with Candor PF 2% Eye Drops.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It may affect pregnant women or foetus. Hence, intake of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision. Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.

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FAQs

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is used to treat increased pressure in the eye. It helps to prevent the gradual loss of vision or eyesight by lowering the increased pressure in the eyes.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. As a result, it effectively treats glaucoma.

If you miss a dose of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it&amp;#039;s almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Do not stop taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Candor PF 2% Eye Drops, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

You should inform your doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery, and he might stop the use of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops before the surgery.

No, Candor PF 2% Eye Drops should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works by lowering the pressure in the eye. As a result, it effectively treats glaucoma.

The peak effect of dorzolamide occurs about two hours after administration. The effects last for at least eight hours. However, the effects may not be immediately visible.

No, you should not refrigerate Candor PF 2% Eye Drops. Instead, you should store it at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You should also keep it out of reach of children.

Remove your contact lenses before instilling dorzolamide eye drops and put them back in at least 15 minutes later.

Common side effects of Candor PF 2% Eye Drops may include stinging, burning, or discomfort in the eye after inserting the drops, bitter taste after inserting the drops, sensitivity to light, upset stomach, and vomiting.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is intended to control glaucoma but does not cure it.

In rare cases, Candor PF 2% Eye Drops may cause serious side effects such as itching eyes, redness or swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, dryness, or a skin rash. If you experience these symptoms, stop using dorzolamide eye drops and consult your doctor immediately.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery, driving a car, or riding a bike, which requires concentration, should be avoided.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

Candor PF 2% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic (eye) use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

363, 19Th Main Rd, 1St Block, Manjunath Nagar, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010
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