Dexacort N Eye Ointment

Dexacort N Eye Ointment is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

• Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

• Apply Dexacort N Eye Ointment exactly as prescribed, as overuse of steroid-containing eye medication like Dexacort N Eye Ointment can raise eye pressure or cause cataracts with long-term use.
• If you are scheduled for an eye pressure test or have glaucoma, inform your doctor, as steroids like dexamethasone (present in Dexacort N Eye Ointment) can worsen the condition.
• Always wash your hands before and after application and avoid touching the tip to your eye or fingers to prevent contamination.
• Gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes after applying to allow the medicine to settle evenly.
• Store Dexacort N Eye Ointment in a cool place and do not use it after 1 month, even if it has not expired. Also, check for its expiry and never use Dexacort N Eye Ointment beyond the expiry, as the medicine can lose its potency or become unsafe.