Sparfloxacin+Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections.
How Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone works
Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone is a combination of two medicines: Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone. Sparfloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye/ear by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.
Common side effects of Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Your doctor has prescribed Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
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 haven't 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 Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone for the 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.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma