Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate

Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

• Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Additionally, it helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, watery eyes or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections. This medicine treats your infection, helps you carry out the daily activities easily and improves the quality of life. Use it exactly as directed by your doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dechol

• Eye irritation
• Irritation of ear
• Stinging sensation
• Burning sensation

This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is a combination of three medicines: Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone and Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen, and itchy. Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is a preservative.

• Your doctor has prescribed Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate to cure your eye/ear infection and improve your symptoms.
• It should usually be used twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
• Wash your hands first before applying Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye/ear or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
• Do not use the medicine for a longer time without doctor consultation.
• Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

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