D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics' and 'steroids' used for the treatment of the bacterial eye or ear infections. It is used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and ear infections such as otitis media (middle ear infections) in children with ear tubes and otitis externa (outer ear infections) in adults and children. 

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. 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. It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

Use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops are burning/stinging sensation or redness, temporary blurred vision, watery eyes, eye discomfort, eye irritation, increased sensitivity to light, and ear discomfort (when used as ear drops). Most of these side effects of D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections, such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with missing skin that cover the eye or ear, and increased pressure inside the eye.  Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops with proper consultation and caution. 

D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.

Before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eye, a rash on the scalp or face, the black or coloured part of the eye looks unusual, foreign body in the eye, recurrent eye infection, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), dry eyes, eye injury or eye surgery, or if you are using any other eye drops or eye ointment. It is advised to check with your doctor before using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving, or operating machines since the administration of eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision. D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight while using D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops as it may cause increased photosensitivity (sensitivity to light).