Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone
Information about Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone
Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone Uses
Norfloxacin+Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone works
Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone is a combination of two medicines: Norfloxacin and Dexamethasone. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching.
Common side effects of Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone
Eye irritation, Eye discomfort
Expert advice for Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone
- Norfloxacin + Dexamethasone is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.