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Cloradex Eye/Ear Drop contains Dexamethasone + Chloramphenicol
Cloradex Eye/Ear Drop side effects
Adverse reactions seen with Chloramphenicol are transient ocular burning or discomfort. Other reported reactions include stinging, redness, itching, conjunctivitis/keratitis, periocular/facial edema, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness and eye pain.
Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol Eye drops must be used under strict medical supervision. Because of the possibility of inducing corneal abscess, fungal keratopathy or glaucoma the patient should be referred to an ophthalmologist if the eye has not responded within 48 hours.
US FDA Pregnancy category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Caution should be exercised when Dexamethasone ophthalmic solution is administered to a nursing woman.
It is contraindicated in fungal, viral, tuberculous and other infections of the eye and in glaucoma. It is also contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of this product. The use of anti-infective and steroid is always contraindicated after uncomplicated removal of a corneal foreign body.
Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
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