Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. The detailed uses of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml are as follows:

• Treats bacterial eye infections: Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is effective in managing conditions like conjunctivitis, keratitis, and blepharitis caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Manages ear infections: Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is used to treat outer and middle ear infections, helping relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, and discharge.
• Combined antibacterial action: Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains polymyxin B, which disrupts bacterial cell membranes, and chloramphenicol, which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, together providing broad-spectrum antibacterial coverage.

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. Polymyxin B works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are necessary for survival because they prevent unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins required for bacteria to grow, multiply, and multiply. Bacteria such as Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Moraxella lacunate, Neisseria species and Streptococcus species are thus destroyed.

• Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is for external use only.
• Follow your doctor's instructions for how often to use the drops.
• For Eye Drops: Wash your hands, tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye. Then, gently close your eyes and press the corner near your nose to prevent the medication from draining out.
• For Ear Drops: Lie on your side or tilt your head so the ear faces up, pull the ear upward and outward (for adults) or downward (for children), and place the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, ear, or any surface.
• If using more than one type of eye or ear medication, wait at least 5 minutes between each application.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use.
• Use the dropper provided with the pack to instil the drops into the affected eye/ear.

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
• Keep your clothes, towels, and bedsheets separate from others.
• Maintain good hygiene of contact lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing and after removing contact lenses.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming. In case you use them mistakenly, get a new pair.
• Wear protective eye gear if you are cycling or trekking through the forest.
• If you have irritation in the eyes, avoid rubbing them.
• Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear, as it can cause itching.
• Do not poke or scratch the ear, as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.

If you are allergic to Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children only in doses prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in the eyes. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, or eye infection or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 10 minutes time gap between using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and other eye drops. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used with caution in cases of the perforated eardrum and in long-standing cases of chronic otitis media due to the possibility of ototoxicity (ear damage). Do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids, ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.