Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops
Manufacturer
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Chloramphenicol (0.5% w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1% w/v) + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate (0.002% w/v)
Key Information
Short Description
Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear.
Dosage Form
Eye/Ear Drops
Introduction
Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. 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.
Directions for Use
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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
No interaction found/established
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of three medicines: Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone and Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen, and itchy. Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is a preservative.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops to cure your eye/ear infection and improve your symptoms. It should usually be used twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day. Wash your hands first before applying Eptico D Eye/Ear Drops. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye/ear or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater. Do not use the medicine for a longer time without doctor consultation. Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.
