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Product introduction

Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.

Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines: Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment1, Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment2 and Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment3.

Uses of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment

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 Hydromycin-D

  • Eye discomfort
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation in eye

How to use Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment works

Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not use Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection. 
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

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Hi Sir, Please tell medicine for eye dandruff (full white residue on the edge of eyelid), I used to use Neosporin-H tube since the age of 7 year and it was effective, now it is not found in the market. What Medicine shall I apply?
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Eye ointment ocupol d. For short duration. . But it should not be used for long as it contains steroid
While playing finger of boy touch to eyes and due to that one small red dot occurs in eye here I keep the photos of the same please help me. I had taken festive d eye drop is it ok? My daughter is 6 years old
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Get her eye examined by and stop using festive d eyedrop
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FAQs

Can I stop using Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop using Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How to use Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment?

Wash your hands before using Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment (drop or ointment).

What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment?

If you apply excess of Hydromycin-D Eye Ointment accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.

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References

  1. Drugs.com. chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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