D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is used for the treatment of bacterial eye or ear infections. It is used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and ear infections such as otitis media (middle ear infections) in children with ear tubes and otitis externa (outer ear infections) in adults and children. 

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. It works by inhibiting the chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that cause inflammation.

Use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml are burning/stinging sensation or redness, temporary blurred vision, watery eyes, eye discomfort, eye irritation, increased sensitivity to light, and ear discomfort (when used as ear drops). Most of these side effects of D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections, such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections, such as amoebiasis. Do not use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with missing skin that cover the eye or ear, and increased pressure inside the eye. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml with proper consultation and caution.

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is used in the treatment of bacterial eye and ear infections. The detailed uses of D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml are as follows:

• Ear Infection Treatment: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml can help treat ear infections like otitis externa by killing bacteria that cause them.
• Relief from Ear Pain: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml acts as a local anaesthetic, which blocks pain signals from the nerves to the brain, decreasing the ear pain sensation.
• Reduction of Inflammation: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml also reduces inflammation and soothes irritation caused by ear infections.
• Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml are effective in managing bacterial eye infections, helping to reduce symptoms such as redness, swelling, and discharge.
• Management of Corneal Ulcers: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is prescribed for the treatment of corneal ulcers, aiding in healing and preventing complications associated with open sores on the cornea.
• Relief from Eye Infections: D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml relieves various bacterial eye infections, promoting eye health and minimising discomfort.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• For Eye 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 as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
• For Ear use: Lie on your side or tilt your head so the ear faces up and instil the advised number of drops into the ear.
• To prevent contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, ear, or any surface.

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.

Before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eye, a rash on the scalp or face, the black or coloured part of the eye looks unusual, foreign body in the eye, recurrent eye infection, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), dry eyes, eye injury or eye surgery, or if you are using any other eye drops or eye ointment. It is advised to check with your doctor before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving, or operating machines since the administration of eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision. D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.