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Berry & Herbs Pharma Pvt Ltd

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OPHTHALMIC

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Not Returnable

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Medicinal Benefits

Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that has 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.

About Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml

Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’ used to treat inflammation associated with bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. 

Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and stopping the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation by inhibiting the natural substance like prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thus together Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml prevents spread of redness, allergies, inflammation and bacterial infection in the eyes. 

You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml are application site burning/stinging sensation or redness and temporary blurred vision. While using eye drops, if swelling or sensitivity to light occurs, wash your eyes thoroughly with cold water after 15 minutes. If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor immediately. 

Do not use Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin, Dexamethasone, or any contents of it. Before taking Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as viral infection of the conjunctiva or cornea of an eye, herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, and increased pressure inside the eye.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS

FAQs

Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic (kills bacteria) by stopping making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby preventing bacterial infection growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that helps prevent allergic symptoms or inflammatory conditions caused due to the bacterial infection or any eye surgery. Thus, together Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml helps in preventing the bacterial eye infections.

Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml usually improves symptoms within 3 to 5 days. However, use medicine for a duration recommended by your doctor. Please do not use for more than the recommended duration as it contains dexamethasone, which is a steroid and can cause unwanted side-effects.

Inform your doctor before any medications while using Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml. If your doctor advises you to take other eye drops along with Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml, maintain an interval of at least 5 minutes between two eye drops.

Do not wear contact lenses while using Decamox M Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - DEC0202

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