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Medicine Details

Excol Eye Ointment

Manufacturer: Novogen Captab

Salt Composition: Polymyxin B (5000IU) + Chloramphenicol (1mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections Excol Eye Ointment stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Benefits: This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Description: Excol Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines. It is used in treating bacterial eye infections. It relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation caused by infection. It also stops the growth of the infection-causing microorganisms. Excol Eye Ointment is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop. Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

How to Use: Excol Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth in the eye. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Excol Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Excol Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Excol Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Excol Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: tube of 5 gm Eye Ointment

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Primary Use: Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

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Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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