Deximon-PX Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.

Deximon-PX Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines: Deximon-PX Eye Ointment1, Deximon-PX Eye Ointment2 and Deximon-PX Eye Ointment3.

Uses of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Deximon-PX Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Deximon-PX Eye Ointment. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Deximon-PX

Eye discomfort
Eye irritation
Burning sensation in eye

How to use Deximon-PX Eye Ointment

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.

How Deximon-PX Eye Ointment works

Deximon-PX Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Deximon-PX Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Deximon-PX Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Deximon-PX Eye Ointment

₹100.0/Eye Ointment

Imix D Eye Ointment

Medivision Pharm

₹95/eye ointment

5% cheaper

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Deximon-PX Eye Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not use Deximon-PX Eye Ointment for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I cant go to hospital. Imtaking urispas tab 2 times a day,, plz px me some medicine for my problem. I am having bit uti frequent urination with little burning only at night

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It seems you have UTI. I understand you cannot go to hospital. However you can ask some lab people to come and take your urine samples for testing. I would need your Urine routine as well culture reports to be able to help you out.

FAQs

Can I stop using Deximon-PX Eye Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop using Deximon-PX Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How to use Deximon-PX Eye Ointment?

Wash your hands before using Deximon-PX Eye Ointment to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Deximon-PX Eye Ointment (drop or ointment).

What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment?

If you apply excess of Deximon-PX Eye Ointment accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.

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References

Drugs.com. chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India

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