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Stedex Eye Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Stedex Eye Drop have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Stedex Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Stedex Eye Drop include Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Such side effects of Stedex Eye Drop 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.
Stedex Eye Drop's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Stedex Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Stedex Eye Drop related warnings section.
Stedex Eye Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stedex Eye Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Stedex Eye Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Stedex Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Stedex Eye Drop 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stedex Eye Drop is used -
Common
Is the use of Stedex Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Stedex in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Stedex Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Stedex on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Stedex will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Stedex Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Stedex on kidneys.
What is the effect of Stedex Eye Drop on the Liver?
Side effects of Stedex on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Stedex Eye Drop on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Stedex on the heart, information on safety of Stedex for the heart is unavailable.
Stedex Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stedex Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stedex Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Stedex Eye Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Stedex Eye Drop can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Stedex Eye Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Stedex Eye Drop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Stedex Eye Drop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Stedex Eye Drop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stedex Eye Drop
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Stedex Eye Drop with alcohol.
Take Stedex as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Stedex covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.
Yes, Stedex 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 discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Stedex must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Yes, Stedex might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Stedex induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Stedex can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
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