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Ocupol D Eye Ointment is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment. Other than this, Ocupol D Eye Ointment has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ocupol D Eye Ointment. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ocupol D Eye Ointment include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ocupol D Eye Ointment as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ocupol D Eye Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Ocupol D Eye Ointment's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Ocupol D Eye Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ocupol D Eye Ointment related warnings section.
Ocupol D Eye Ointment is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ocupol D Eye Ointment contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Ocupol D Eye Ointment with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ocupol D Eye Ointment is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ocupol D Eye Ointment is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ocupol D Eye Ointment safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Ocupol D will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Ocupol D Eye Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ocupol D for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Ocupol D Eye Ointment on the Kidneys?
Ocupol D rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocupol D Eye Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ocupol D on the liver.
What is the effect of Ocupol D Eye Ointment on the Heart?
You can take Ocupol D without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ocupol D Eye Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ocupol D Eye Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ocupol D Eye Ointment has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ocupol D Eye Ointment
Taking Ocupol D Eye Ointment with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocupol D Eye Ointment
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ocupol D Eye Ointment with alcohol will be.
No, Ocupol D does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Ocupol D.
Yes, Ocupol D can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Ocupol D is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended.
Discontinuing Ocupol D on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Ocupol D may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Ocupol D must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Ocupol D does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Ocupol D is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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