Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes and ear. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops1 and Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops

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 Pyricort

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops

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.

How Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops works

Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Dexamethasone. Gentamicin 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 which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops 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 Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops, 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.

Pyricort Eye/Ear Drops

₹27.25/Eye/Ear Drops

Gentyl DM Eye/Ear Drops

Indkus Biotech India

₹18/eye/ear drops

34% cheaper

Gentakem D Eye/Ear Drops

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹42/eye/ear drops

54% costlier

Gentadrops D Eye/Ear Drops

Chethana Pharmaceuticals

₹15/eye/ear drops

45% cheaper

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Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

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ScienceDirect. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
MedlinPlus. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
PubChem. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

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Address: FDC LIMITED, B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Country of origin: India

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