Ocupol DX Eye Ointment

This medication is a broad spectrum Topical anti-infective in combination with corticosteroid for the treatment of ocular infections. It is used for treating a number of severe eye infections. This eye ointment also treat conjunctivitis. This medicine is usually not recommended unless absolutely necessary due to its side effects such as eye irritation and eye discomfort.

Usual dosage: Apply 1/2 " ribbon every 3-4 hours until improvement occurs. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of container to any surface. No information is available to require special precautions.

Some medicines may interact with the action of this medication. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any anticoagulants, hydantoins, sulfonylureas or medicines that may decrease your bone marrow.

If you miss a scheduled dose of this medication or if you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention as soon as possible. The duration for which this ointment remains effective usually varies according to the intended use and dosing regimen.

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

• Minor Infections

• Burning Sensation

• Stinging Sensation

• Eye Discomfort

• Eye Irritation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This ointment is safe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably safe to use during lactation.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is limited information available on the use of this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine may cause side effects like blurred vision, and itching in patients eye, thus affects the patients ability to drive. Thus driving should be avoided while ingesting this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Interaction not found or established.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Interaction not found or established.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ocupol DX Eye Ointment , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Polynase D Eye Ointment

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Deximon P Eye Ointment

  Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

This ointment is an antibiotic which works by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomes of the bacterial cell. This interferes with the activity of peptidyl transferase which in turn inhibits protein synthesis in the bacterial cells by blocking peptide bond formations.

• Ques : What is Ocupol dx eye ointment?

  Ans : Ocupol eye ointment is a medication which has Chloramphenicol Topical, Dexamethasone Topical and Polymyxin B Topical as active elements present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Ocupol dx eye ointment?

  Ans : Ocupol DX ointment is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Superficial ocular infections, Otic infections, Surface ocular infections, Eye infections, Allergy, Conjunctivitis and Bacterial infection.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ocupol dx eye ointment?

  Ans : Ocupol DX ointment is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as itching, Pain, irritation, Swelling and Redness.

• Ques : What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Ocupol DX?

  Ans : If you apply excess of Ocupol eye ointment accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ocupol dx eye ointment before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 6 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use ocupol dx eye ointment?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use ocupol dx eye ointment empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is used by dropping it directly into your eye and the action of salts involved in this medication do not depend whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of ocupol dx eye ointment?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

• Chloramphenicol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

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• Dexamethasone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

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• Polymyxin B- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

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  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00781

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  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00446