Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops

Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops 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. 

Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before using Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops, 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops with proper consultation and caution.

Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial eye and ear infections. The detailed uses of Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops are as follows: <br/> • Ear Infection Treatment: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops can help treat ear infections like otitis externa by killing bacteria that cause them.<br/> • Relief from Ear Pain: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops acts as a local anaesthetic, which blocks pain signals from the nerves to the brain, decreasing the ear pain sensation.<br/> • Reduction of Inflammation: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops also reduces inflammation and soothes irritation caused by ear infections.<br/> • Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops are effective in managing bacterial eye infections, helping to reduce symptoms such as redness, swelling, and discharge.<br/> • Management of Corneal Ulcers: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops is prescribed for the treatment of corneal ulcers, aiding in healing and preventing complications associated with open sores on the cornea.<br/> • Relief from Eye Infections: Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops relieves various bacterial eye infections, promoting eye health and minimising discomfort.<br/>

• 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.

Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops, 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 Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving, or operating machines since the administration of eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision. Dexachlor 0.1% Eye/Ear Drops should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.