Pyrimon Eye Drop

Pyrimon Eye Drop is composed of Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. This drop works as an antibiotic which halts the growth of bacteria in the eyes. It also disallows the prostaglandins to grow inside an eye to cause redness, swelling, itchiness.

The dosage prescribed, usually depends on your age, your health and your body’s response to the drug. In the case of children, the dosage is also determined according to their weight. Your doctor will first start you off with a low dose to see how your body accepts the drug. If you do not develop any side effects you may increase the dosage.

Side effects are a common occurrence when you take any medication. While some side effects are quite common and disappear as your body adjusts to the drug, others are more severe and can create complications. If you do experience dizziness, ensure that you move slowly to avoid any accidents. This ointment can cause some minor side effects like

• Dizziness
• Problems with vision
• Headache
• Faint feeling

Refrigerate ophthalmic solution. The constituted solutions remain stable only for 30 days. Only clear solutions must be used; frozen solutions remain stable for 6 months. It must be instilled 1-2 drops; increase interval between applications after 48 hours to 2-3 times/day.

Wash hands before instilling. Sit or lie down to instill. Open eye, look at ceiling, and instill prescribed amount of medication. Close eye and apply gentle pressure to inner corner of eye. Do not let tip of applicator touch eye or contaminate tip of applicator. Temporary stinging or burning may occur. Report persistent pain, burning, vision disturbances, swelling, itching, rash, or worsening of condition.

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Application Site Irritation

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of Pyrimon Eye Drop lasts for an average duration of 3 to 6 hours after dose administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 10 to 20 minutes after dose administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pyrimon Eye Drop is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

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

• D Chlorex Eye Drop

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Opthodex Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Decol C Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Visomer Eye Drop

  Indiana Opthalmics

• Clodil Eye Drop

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• Polydex Eye/Ear Drops

  Kaizen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Chloramphenicol is an anti-infection which stops bacterial advancement in the eye by keeping away from the union of fundamental proteins required by the microscopic organisms to do imperative capacities. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It discourages the generation of prostaglandins that make the eye red, swollen and irritated.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Increased toxicity: Chloramphenicol inhibits the metabolism of chlorpropamide, phenytoin, oral anticoagulants.

• Interaction with Food

  • Folic acid, iron salts, vitamin B12: May decrease intestinal absorption of vitamin B12;
  • May have increased dietary need for riboflavin, pyridoxine, and vitamin B12; monitor hematological status.

• Ques : What is Pyrimon Eye Drop?

  Ans : Pyrimon Eye Drop has Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone as active elements present in it. It acts by treating different medical conditions, stopping bacterial growth by obstructing the production of proteins.

• Ques : What are the uses of Pyrimon Eye Drop?

  Ans : This drop is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Eye infections, Ophthalmic diseases, Allergic conditions, Dermatologic diseases, Allergy, Infection of the eye, Eye diseases, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Pyrimon Eye Drop?

  Ans : This drop has some commonly reported side effects such as Muscle weakness, Convulsions, Depression, Aplastic anemia, Bone marrow suppression, Leukemia, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Pyrimon Eye Drop?

  Ans : Store this drop in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Pyrimon Eye Drop before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is a drop which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Pyrimon Eye Drop?

  Ans : Contraindication to Pyrimon. In addition, this drop should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Allergic to it in case of eye drops, Concomitant use of penicillins, Glaucoma or diabetes, Hypersensitivity, Large doses in neonates, Nursing, Pregnancy, etc.

• Ques : Is Pyrimon Eye Drop safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : Pyrimon Eye Drop is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Pyrimon Eye Drop be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this drop can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Depressed, Labile mood, Glaucoma, Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, etc.

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

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/56-75-7

• Chloramphenicol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

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

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

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dexamethasone

• Dexamethasone- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01234