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Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 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. It contains Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone, which stops bacterial growth ande reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. It may cause common side effects such as 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). Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Indoco Remedies Ltd

Consume Type :

Eye/Ear

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is a prescription eye and ear drop used to treat bacterial infections that are accompanied by swelling, redness, and inflammation. It is commonly prescribed for conditions affecting the delicate outer tissues of the eye or the ear canal. This medicine helps clear the underlying bacterial infection while quickly calming down painful inflammation.

To get the best results, you must use Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml regularly and at the exact times recommended by your doctor. Even if your symptoms start to improve after a few doses, it is vital to complete the full course to prevent the infection from returning. Maintaining good hygiene, such as washing your hands thoroughly before applying the drops, is also essential for a quick recovery.

While using Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml, you may experience mild, temporary burning or stinging in the eye or ear immediately after application. These mild effects usually pass within a few minutes, but you should contact your doctor right away if you notice severe pain, worsening swelling, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Do not use this medicine if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye or ear, as it will not work against these conditions and could make them worse. Before starting Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml, let your healthcare provider know if you have glaucoma, a history of increased pressure in your eyes, or a damaged eardrum.

Be sure to tell your doctor about any other eye or ear drops you are using to avoid potential interactions. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly patient, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using these drops.

Uses of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid used to treat bacterial infections accompanied by inflammation. It is commonly prescribed for the following conditions:

  • Bacterial eye infections with swelling: Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml helps clear the harmful bacteria causing the infection while reducing redness, itching, and painful swelling in the eye.
  • Bacterial ear infections with inflammation: It treats infections in the outer ear canal, relieving painful pressure, redness, and localised swelling.
     

Key Benefits

By combining an antibiotic with an anti-inflammatory medicine, Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml provides several benefits that promote faster symptom relief and recovery, including:

  • Treats the Infection and Inflammation Together: Eliminates the bacteria causing the infection while reducing inflammation, helping address both the underlying cause and associated symptoms.
  • Provides Rapid Symptom Relief: Helps relieve pain, redness, swelling, itching, and irritation in the affected eye or ear, improving comfort during recovery.
  • Promotes Faster Healing: By controlling bacterial growth and reducing inflammation, it supports the natural healing process of the affected tissues.
  • Helps Prevent Complications: Early treatment reduces the risk of the infection spreading or causing further damage to the affected eye or ear.
  • Improves Daily Comfort: Reduces discomfort that may interfere with activities such as reading, working, sleeping, or hearing normally.
  • Delivers Targeted Treatment: Acts directly at the site of infection, providing effective local treatment with minimal absorption into the rest of the body when used as prescribed.
     
Side effects of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml

Directions for Use

  • 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.

How Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml Works

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml contains two active medicines that work together to treat bacterial infections and reduce inflammation in the eyes or ears. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and multiply. This stops the spread of the infection and allows the body's natural immune system to eliminate the bacteria. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause swelling, redness, itching, and pain. This helps relieve discomfort and promotes healing of the affected tissues. Together, these medicines help clear bacterial infections, reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain, and support faster healing.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may affect your ability to fight infections. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol until your condition improves.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting the treatment with Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Driving

Unsafe

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml may affect your vision. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml

An overdose is highly unlikely when using these drops in the eye or ear. However, if the medicine is accidentally swallowed, or if too many drops are applied, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid Contact Lenses: Avoid wearing contact lenses while treating an eye infection. Switch to glasses until your doctor confirms the infection is completely cleared.
  • Avoid Touching the Affected Area: Do not touch or rub your eyes or ears, as this can introduce new bacteria or spread the infection to the other side.
  • Maintain Good Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after touching your face or applying the drops.
  • Replace Eye Makeup: Discard any eye makeup you used when the infection started to prevent reinfecting yourself later.
  • Keep the Ear Dry: If treating an ear infection, keep the affected ear completely dry. Avoid swimming and use a shower cap or silicone earplugs while bathing.
     

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml to start to work: The time required for Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml to start to work is 30 minutes after administration. The time for which the effects of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml last: The effect of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

What if you forget to take Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml

If you forget to use a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular routine. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml in a cool, dry place, ideally at a temperature below 25°C, unless otherwise stated on the product label. •Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the Medicine Before Use: Inspect the bottle before use; do not use the drops if the liquid looks cloudy, discoloured, or contains floating particles.
  • Record the Opening Date: Write the date you opened the bottle on the carton so you know exactly when to discard it (after 28 days).
  • Space Out Other Eye or Ear Medications: If your doctor has prescribed other eye or ear drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml and the other medications.
  • Take Care When Driving: Avoid driving or operating machinery immediately after putting the drops in your eyes, as your vision may be temporarily blurred.
  • Do Not Share the Medicine: Do not share your drops with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms, to avoid spreading the infection.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml may interact with certain medicines, affecting its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines you are using, including:

  • Other Topical Eye or Ear Medications: Using other topical eye or ear medications (such as other antibiotic drops) at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml or increase irritation.
  • Other Steroid-Containing Eye or Ear Drops: Avoid using other steroid-containing drops unless specifically instructed by your doctor, as this can increase the risk of high pressure in the eye.
     
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml when used as directed.

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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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 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) and otitis externa (outer ear infections).
Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Dexamethasone is an anti-inflammatory medicine that reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.
You must maintain at least a 20-30 minute gap after application of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml if you are using more than one ear drop formulation.
It is advised to remove your contact lens if you are wearing it while administering eye drops. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after administering eye drops to avoid contamination.
If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.
Before using Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml, consult the doctor if you have undergone eye surgery in the past six months as Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml contains chloramphenicol which may delay corneal wound healing.
Lie down and tilt your head back. Using your index finger, gently pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops prescribed by the doctor into the pocket. Close your eyes and keep them closed for 1–2 minutes.
Yes, Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml may temporarily cause blurry vision, which can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these activities until your vision is clear and you feel fully alert.
If you accidentally use an excess of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml, rinse off your eyes with plenty of water. If irritation occurs or persists, consult the doctor immediately.
No, you should not stop using Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml even if your symptoms are relieved as it may cause the infection to return or worsen. Always complete the course of treatment as prescribed by the doctor to get full benefits.
Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
The side effects of Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml include temporary blurred vision, redness of the eye and stinging/burning sensation. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
You should discard the bottle 4 weeks (28 days) after opening it, even if there is still medicine left. This prevents the risk of using contaminated drops. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need a replacement.
Yes, Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is formulated to be safe for both eye and ear use. However, never use the same bottle for both your eye and your ear, as this can spread bacteria between the two areas. Talk to your doctor if you need separate bottles.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before using Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml. They will help you weigh the benefits against any potential risks to your baby. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml should only be used in children if specifically prescribed by a paediatrician. Children are more sensitive to the steroid component in these drops. Talk to your doctor to ensure this is the correct treatment for your child.

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