Ocepred Eye Drops
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses of Ocepred Eye Drops:
Bacterial infections, Redness and swelling in the eye
Composition of Ocepred Eye Drops:
Ofloxacin 0.3%w/v + Prednisolone 1%w/v
MRP:
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26.35
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Description
Bacterial infections
Uses
Ofloxacin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Prednisolone is generally used in treatment of allergy symptoms, asthma, eye disorders, nephrotic syndrome, rheumatic disorder, severe allergic reactions and skin disorders
Prednisolone is generally used in treatment of allergy symptoms, asthma, eye disorders, nephrotic syndrome, rheumatic disorder, severe allergic reactions and skin disorders
Side effects
- Behavioural changes
- Diabetes
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased risk of infection
- Mood changes
- Nausea
- Reduction in bone density
- Skin thinning
- Stomach pain
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Ofloxacin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Ofloxacin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Prednisolone is meant for external use only. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Prednisolone is meant for external use only. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How it works
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It prevents the division & repair of baterial cells thereby killing them to make the condition better.
Prednisolone is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition.
Prednisolone is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Ofloxacin used for?
Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.
Q. Is Ofloxacin an antibiotic?
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.
Q. Is Ofloxacin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Ofloxacin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a penicillin?
Ofloxacin is not a penicillin. Ofloxacin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a painkiller?
Ofloxacin is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a sulfa drug?
Ofloxacin is not a sulfa drug. Ofloxacin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin contain sulfa?
Ofloxacin does not contain sulfa. Ofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin affect birth control?
Ofloxacin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Ofloxacin is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.
Q. Does Ofloxacin contain penicillin?
Ofloxacin does not contain penicillin. Ofloxacin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin treat chlamydia?
Ofloxacin is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Does Ofloxacin expire?
Obviously, Ofloxacin expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Can I take Ofloxacin with paracetamol?
As of now, drug-drug interactions have never been clinically seen. So Ofloxacin can be taken with paracetamol but to be in safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ofloxacin with ibuprofen?
Ofloxacin when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Ofloxacin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Prednisolone an anti-inflammatory drug?
Prednisolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Prednisolone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
Q. How long can I take Prednisolone for?
Prednisolone is safe to use if the dose is taken as prescribed for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor. Do not halt the treatment or take the medication for the longer time than recommended by the doctor.
Q. Does Prednisolone contain penicillin?
Prednisolone refers to the group of medications namely steroids and does not contain penicillin.
Q. Does Prednisolone expire?
Obviously, Prednisolone expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Is Prednisolone a pain-killer?
Prednisolone refers to a group of medications such as steroids that are anti-inflammatory in nature and help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation but not a painkiller..
Q. Is Prednisolone safe?
Prednisolone is safe to use if the dose is taken as prescribed for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Prednisolone an immunosuppressant?
Prednisolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Prednisolone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
Q. Is Prednisolone a glucocorticoid?
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid and refers to the class of medicines namely steroids (corticosteroids).
Q. Can I take Prednisolone with antibiotics?
It is necessary to adjust the dose of Prednisolone when taken along with certain antibiotics as it may decrease the effect of medication Prednisolone. Consult the doctor if you are about to take two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Prednisolone with paracetamol?
As of now, no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen. So Prednisolone can be taken with paracetamol but to be in safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.
Q. Is Ofloxacin an antibiotic?
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.
Q. Is Ofloxacin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Ofloxacin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a penicillin?
Ofloxacin is not a penicillin. Ofloxacin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a painkiller?
Ofloxacin is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Q. Is Ofloxacin a sulfa drug?
Ofloxacin is not a sulfa drug. Ofloxacin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin contain sulfa?
Ofloxacin does not contain sulfa. Ofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin affect birth control?
Ofloxacin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Ofloxacin is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.
Q. Does Ofloxacin contain penicillin?
Ofloxacin does not contain penicillin. Ofloxacin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofloxacin treat chlamydia?
Ofloxacin is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Does Ofloxacin expire?
Obviously, Ofloxacin expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Can I take Ofloxacin with paracetamol?
As of now, drug-drug interactions have never been clinically seen. So Ofloxacin can be taken with paracetamol but to be in safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ofloxacin with ibuprofen?
Ofloxacin when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Ofloxacin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Prednisolone an anti-inflammatory drug?
Prednisolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Prednisolone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
Q. How long can I take Prednisolone for?
Prednisolone is safe to use if the dose is taken as prescribed for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor. Do not halt the treatment or take the medication for the longer time than recommended by the doctor.
Q. Does Prednisolone contain penicillin?
Prednisolone refers to the group of medications namely steroids and does not contain penicillin.
Q. Does Prednisolone expire?
Obviously, Prednisolone expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Is Prednisolone a pain-killer?
Prednisolone refers to a group of medications such as steroids that are anti-inflammatory in nature and help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation but not a painkiller..
Q. Is Prednisolone safe?
Prednisolone is safe to use if the dose is taken as prescribed for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Prednisolone an immunosuppressant?
Prednisolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Prednisolone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
Q. Is Prednisolone a glucocorticoid?
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid and refers to the class of medicines namely steroids (corticosteroids).
Q. Can I take Prednisolone with antibiotics?
It is necessary to adjust the dose of Prednisolone when taken along with certain antibiotics as it may decrease the effect of medication Prednisolone. Consult the doctor if you are about to take two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Prednisolone with paracetamol?
As of now, no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen. So Prednisolone can be taken with paracetamol but to be in safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Expert Advice
- Your doctor has prescribed Ofloxacin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Discontinue Ofloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Prednisolone is used to treat a variety of conditions that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Prednisolone can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Prednisolone. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.Do not stop taking Prednisolone suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Product Details
SKU: PC-26537
Product Description: Ocepred Eye Drops is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Piece
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Ocepred Eye Drops is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Piece
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
