Ocotic

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Ocotic Information

Ocotic is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Ocotic have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ocotic. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ocotic as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ocotic are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ocotic is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ocotic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Ocotic is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ocotic contraindications section.

Additionally, Ocotic may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ocotic is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Ocotic Benefits & Uses

Ocotic is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ocotic Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Ocotic Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ocotic is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Skin Thinning
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Bone degradation
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Skin scar
  • Altered bone growth
  • Behavioural Changes
  • Increased Glucose level in the blood
  • Cataract

Mild

Ocotic Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ocotic safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Ocotic will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

  • Is the use of Ocotic safe during breastfeeding?


    Ocotic may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ocotic, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ocotic.

  • What is the effect of Ocotic on the Kidneys?


    Ocotic rarely affects the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Ocotic on the Liver?


    Ocotic is rarely harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Ocotic on the Heart?


    Side effects of Ocotic rarely affect the heart.



Severe Interaction of Ocotic with Other Drugs

Ocotic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Ocotic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ocotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ocotic

  • Is this Ocotic habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Ocotic has not been reported.

Ocotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ocotic


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ocotic and food will interact.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ocotic


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ocotic with alcohol will be.



Frequently asked Questions about Ocotic

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Ocotic?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Ocotic as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Ocotic cause fever?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ocotic has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Ocotic cause gray baby syndrome?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Ocotic may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Ocotic must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Ocotic bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Ocotic is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Ocotic?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Ocotic is a brand name of chloramphenicol and it comes in the various dosage forms such as an oral tablet, capsule, syrup, and eye drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is active against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of psittacosis also known as parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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