Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 21 Apr 2020 | 08:55 AM (UTC)

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Uses

Ofloxacin+Dexamethasone+Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used in the treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections.

How Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose works

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a combination of three medicines: Ofloxacin , Dexamethasone , and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricating formulation which moistens the eyes/ears.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

Eye irritation, Eye discomfort

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Medicine brands for Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

Ofrivid-DX

Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

₹19 to ₹19

1 variant(s)

Mirkflox D

Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹50 to ₹50

1 variant(s)

O-Dex

Hanburys Health Care Pvt Ltd

₹24 to ₹24

1 variant(s)

Festive-Dee

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

₹69 to ₹69

1 variant(s)

Ofshot D

Maksun Biotech Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

You have been prescribed Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms have not started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
If using Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose for an eye:
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.