Ofciron PD Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Ofciron PD Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofciron PD Eye Drop1 and Ofciron PD Eye Drop2.

Uses of Ofciron PD Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Ofciron PD Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Ofciron PD Eye Drop 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 Ofciron PD Eye Drop. 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 Ofciron PD Eye Drop

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 Ofciron PD

Eye irritation
Eye discomfort

How to use Ofciron PD Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Ofciron PD Eye Drop works

Ofciron PD Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Prednisolone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection. Prednisolone is a steroid which 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 Ofciron PD Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ofciron PD Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ofciron PD Eye Drop 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

What if you forget to take Ofciron PD Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Ofciron PD Eye Drop, 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.

Ofciron PD Eye Drop

₹46.0/Eye Drop

Ocepred Eye Drop

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Omepred Eye Drop

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₹12.9/eye drop

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Zypred Eye Drop

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₹15/eye drop

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Preds O Eye Drop

Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd

₹42/eye drop

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Oplone Eye Drop

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₹42.2/eye drop

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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References

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