Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X

Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X

  1. myUpchar
  2. Medicine
  3. Allergy
  4. Dekortyn C

Dekortyn C Drop

 0 people have bought this recently
5 ml Drops in 1 Bottle Out of Stock
₹ 8.86
5 ML DROPS 1 Bottle ₹ 8.86
  • Out of Stock

  • Manufactured by: Sunways India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Chloramphenicol (1 % w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1 % w/v)

Dekortyn C Drop

5 ml Drops in 1 Bottle
₹ 8
5 ML DROPS | 1 Bottle
₹ 8
0 people have bought this recently
Free shipping all over India
  • Manufactured by: Sunways India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Chloramphenicol (1 % w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1 % w/v)

Dekortyn C Information

Dekortyn C is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Dekortyn C have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Dekortyn C is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Dekortyn C are Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Normally, these side effects of Dekortyn C are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Dekortyn C's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dekortyn C's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Dekortyn C is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dekortyn C contraindications section.

Besides this, Dekortyn C may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dekortyn C is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

  1. Dekortyn C Benefits & Uses
  2. Dekortyn C Dosage & How to Take
  3. Dekortyn C Side Effects
  4. Dekortyn C Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Dekortyn C with Other Drugs
  6. Dekortyn C Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Dekortyn C
  8. Dekortyn C Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Dekortyn C Benefits & Uses

Dekortyn C is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dekortyn C Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Eye Disorders
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Chloramphenicol (1%) + Dexamethasone (0.1%)
Adult
  • Disease: Eye Disorders
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Chloramphenicol (1%) + Dexamethasone (0.1%)
Geriatric
  • Disease: Eye Disorders
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Chloramphenicol (1%) + Dexamethasone (0.1%)

Dekortyn C Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dekortyn C safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Dekortyn C in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

    Unknown

  • Is the use of Dekortyn C safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dekortyn C on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dekortyn C will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown

  • What is the effect of Dekortyn C on the Kidneys?


    Information about safety of Dekortyn C for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

    Unknown

  • What is the effect of Dekortyn C on the Liver?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Dekortyn C on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown

  • What is the effect of Dekortyn C on the Heart?


    Side effects of Dekortyn C on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown

Severe Interaction of Dekortyn C with Other Drugs

Dekortyn C should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

LeflunomideAzithromycinMoxifloxacinFentanylBupropionPrimidoneGlimepirideClotrimazoleKetoconazoleIndapamideRitonavirRifampicin

Moderate

PhenytoinRifampicinPhenobarbitalWarfarinGlipizide,MetforminGlibenclamide,Metformin
    Pioglitazone,Glimepiride
      Aspirin
        Benzoyl PeroxideSalicylic Acid

        Dekortyn C Contraindications

        If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dekortyn C unless your doctor advises you to do so -

        Frequently asked Questions about Dekortyn C

        • Is this Dekortyn C habit forming or addictive?


          No, you will not get addicted to Dekortyn C.

          No

        • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


          You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dekortyn C. So it is best to avoid driving.

          Dangerous

        • Is it safe?


          Yes, but consume Dekortyn C only on doctor's advice.

          Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

        • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


          No, the use of Dekortyn C in mental disorders is not effective.

          No

        Dekortyn C Interactions with Food and Alcohol

        • Interaction between Food and Dekortyn C


          There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dekortyn C with food.

          Unknown

        • Interaction between Alcohol and Dekortyn C


          Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dekortyn C.

          Unknown

        Frequently asked Questions about Dekortyn C

        Question over 5 years ago

        Does Dekortyn C cause blurred vision?

        Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

        Yes, Dekortyn C can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

        Question over 4 years ago

        Can I take Dekortyn C with paracetamol?

        Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

        Yes, Dekortyn C can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Dekortyn C is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended. 

        Question over 4 years ago

        Is Dekortyn C an antibiotic?

        Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

        Yes, Dekortyn C is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.

        Question over 5 years ago

        Is Dekortyn C safe to use?

        Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

        Yes, Dekortyn C is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

        Question over 4 years ago

        Can I take Dekortyn C with ibuprofen?

        Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

        Yes, Dekortyn C can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

        See all substitutes for Dekortyn C

        This medicine data has been created by -

        Vikas Chauhan

        B.Pharma, Pharmacy
        5 Years of Experience

        References

        US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)

        KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742

        April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366

        KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

        US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Decadron® (dexamethasone)

        US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hemady™ (dexamethasone)

        US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hexadrol® (dexamethasone sodium phosphate)

        National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dexamethasone Ophthalmic. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

        Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment. Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd

        leaflet [Internet]: Minims® Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% w/v. Minims

        Ayurvedic Alternatives from myUpchar Ayurveda

        Skin Infection Tablet
        Skin Infection Tablet 60 Tablet in 1 Bottle ₹719 ₹79910% off
        Details
        Nimbadi Churna
        Nimbadi Churna 60 Tablet in 1 Bottle ₹399 ₹45011% off
        Details
        See more

        In stock alternatives of Dekortyn C (based on Chloramphenicol (1 % w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1 % w/v))

        D Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops
        D Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml Drops in 1 Packet ₹7
        Details
        Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops
        Dexoren S Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml Drops in 1 Bottle ₹12 ₹1729% off
        Details
        Pyrimon Eye Drop
        Pyrimon Eye Drop 5 ml Drops in 1 Bottle ₹13
        Details
        PC Dex Eye/Ear Drops
        PC Dex Eye/Ear Drops 5 ml Drops in 1 Bottle ₹54
        Details
        Klorumd Eye Drop
        Klorumd Eye Drop 10 ml Drops in 1 Packet ₹7
        Details
        Opthodex S Drops
        Opthodex S Drops 5 ml Drops in 1 Packet ₹9
        Details



        BEST ALTERNATIVE
        ₹629 ₹699 10% OFF
        Antifungal Cream