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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

EYE/EAR

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About Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics primarily used in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections involving the cornea or conjunctiva. Also, it is used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal and infections of fenestration cavities and mastoidectomy (surgery to remove mastoid air cells, and air bubbles in the skull near the inner ears). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml does not work against infections caused by virus and fungus.

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination of two antibiotics namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. 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 are thus destroyed.

Use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is only for use in eyes/ears. Do not swallow or inject this medicine. You are advised to use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation at the application site, blurred vision, or dryness as side effects Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor. 

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 the doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. 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. 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). If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

Uses of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Treatment of Bacterial infections of eye and ear

Directions for Use

• 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.

Medicinal Benefits

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.

How Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml Works

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics primarily used in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections involving the cornea or conjunctiva. Also, it is used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal and infections of fenestration cavities and mastoidectomy (surgery to remove mastoid air cells, and air bubbles in the skull near the inner ears). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml does not work against infections caused by virus and fungus.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as prescribed. Overdose may worsen the side effects of this medicine. If you accidentally instil more drops,seek medical help.

Drug Warnings

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking lomitapide with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Lomitapide is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with triazolam can increased the effects of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Flibanserin with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Flibanserin is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Kanamycin with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Kanamycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Co-administration of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may increase the effects of Suxamethonium when taken in combination.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Suxamethonium with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Amikacin with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amikacin and Polymyxin- b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, vomiting, irregular urination, swelling, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitation. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Tenofovir alafenamide with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can increase the chance of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir alafenamide with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Tenofovir disoproxil with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Co-administration of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Vecuronium together may cause serious breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Vecuronium together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any breathing difficulty, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Polymyxin bBacitracin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Bacitracin together can increase the risk of kidney and inner ear damage

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Bacitracin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience ringing in the ears, hearing loss, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

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

  • 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.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is unknown. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in breastfeeding mothers. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

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Driving

Caution

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause blurred vision immediately after using it in the eyes. So, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children in doses prescribed by a doctor.

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Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml is a combination medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics primarily used in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections involving the cornea or conjunctiva. Also, it is used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal and infections of fenestration cavities and mastoidectomy.

Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. 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 are thus destroyed.

You are not recommended to wear contact lenses during the entire course of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and reinsert them after 24 hours of finishing the course of Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10 minutes time gap between using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and other eye drops and administer eye ointments in the last.

Yes, Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision when used in the eye. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

You are not recommended to stop using Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml without consulting your doctor as abrupt stopping may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ocupol Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.
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