Occumox Kt: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Occumox Kt Benefits & Uses

Occumox Kt is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Other Benefits

Occumox Kt 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: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ketorolac ( 0.5% w/v) Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/v)
Adult	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ketorolac ( 0.5% w/v) Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/v)
Geriatric	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ketorolac ( 0.5% w/v) Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/v)

Occumox Kt Related Warnings

Is the use of Occumox Kt safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Occumox Kt will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Occumox Kt safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Occumox Kt for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Occumox Kt on the Kidneys?

Occumox Kt is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Occumox Kt on the Liver?

Occumox Kt is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Occumox Kt on the Heart?

You can take Occumox Kt without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Occumox Kt with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Propranolol

Prednisolone

Dexamethasone

Mild

Iron

Occumox Kt Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Occumox Kt

Is this Occumox Kt habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Occumox Kt.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Occumox Kt is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Occumox Kt cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Occumox Kt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Occumox Kt

Taking Occumox Kt with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Occumox Kt

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Occumox Kt and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Occumox Kt

Question over 5 years ago

Is Occumox Kt associated with a risk of bleeding?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Occumox Kt is associated with a risk of bleeding. Since Occumox Kt inhibits platelet function, it should not be used in people with confirmed or suspected cardiovascular bleeding and in patients with high risk of bleeding.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Occumox Kt?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Occumox Kt is available as an injection and as a tablet. Your doctor may give you the intravenous or intramuscular injection of Occumox Ktdepends on the severity of disease and patient condition. Tablet is to be taken by the oral route. It is important to take the tablet at the same time every day so that you do not forget the dose. Take the tablet with food or an antacid to prevent or lessen stomach upset. Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely while taking Occumox Kt.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Occumox Kt and tramadol be taken together?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Occumox Kt and tramadol can be taken together. Both the drugs exert a synergistic effect and produce favorable clinical outcomes.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Occumox Kt a narcotic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Occumox Kt is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used for the treatment of moderately severe pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take Occumox Kt?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Occumox Kt is a potent, short-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is extremely important that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and do not take any extra doses or take it for a longer period of time as that might result in some side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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