Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination of Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, and Polymyxin B belongs to the class of combination medications called ‘antibiotics' and 'steroids' used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections and ear infections. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, killing the bacterial cell by preventing bacterial cell walls' formation essential for survival. Together Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml prevent the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.

FAQs

How does Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml work?

Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination of three medicines: Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone and Polymyxin B. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. Polymyxin B is bactericidal that works by killing the bacterial cell by preventing bacterial cell walls' formation essential for survival. Together Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml prevent the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.

Can I wear contact lenses while using eye drops?

You are not recommended to wear contact lenses during the entire course of Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml and reinsert them after 24 hours of finishing the course of Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml.

Can I use other eye drops with Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml?

You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10 minutes time gap between using Otokav-DXP Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml and other eye drops and administering eye ointments in the last.