OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS

Overview

OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS is composed of: BECLOMETASONE (0.1 %W/V), BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (0.01 %W/V), OFLOXACIN (0.3 %W/V)

Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. This medication will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Usage

BECLOMETASONE is generally used to treat: Asthma


OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, liver, kidney or heart disease, sugar, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, muscle pain/weakness, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, ulcer, any allergy, who taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid contact with eyes. Since it takes time to get rid off from your health condition, continue to use it as directed by your healthcare provider. Avoid contact with people with chickenpox, measles or shingles.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BECLOMETASONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BECLOMETASONE : Body Pain, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Throat Soreness, Fever, Runny Nose, Difficulty Swallowing
OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

BECLOMETASONE is categorized as: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OFLO DM 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V/0.01%W/V EYE DPS	INR 10.95 for 10 ML EYE DROP	BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS	INR 12 for 5 ML EYE DROP	BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OFLOXAMAC D 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V/0.02%W/V EYE DPS

INR 9.45 for 5 ML EYE DROP

BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V