Otolux G Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

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Uses of Otolux G Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Otolux G Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Otolux G Eye Drop 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 Otolux G Eye Drop. 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 Otolux G Eye Drop

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 Otolux G

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Blurred vision

How to use Otolux G Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Otolux G Eye Drop works

Otolux G Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otolux G Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otolux G Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Otolux G Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Otolux G Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Otolux G Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Otolux G Eye Drop

₹12.3/Eye Drop

Genoptic B Eye Drop

Allergan India Pvt Ltd

₹9.84/eye drop

60% cheaper

Gencin B Eye Drop

Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹29.7/eye drop

21% costlier

Betawin GM Eye Drop

BestoChem Formulations India Ltd

₹22/eye drop

10% cheaper

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Marketer details

Name: Chethana Pharmaceuticals

Address: Chethana Pharmaceuticals, Ambalakat Road, Perintalmanna, Malappuram(District), Kerala-679322, India

Country of origin: India

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