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Ocupol D, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Ointment. Other than this, Ocupol D has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ocupol D depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Ocupol D include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ocupol D can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ocupol D are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ocupol D's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Ocupol D has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ocupol D related warnings section.
Ocupol D is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Ocupol D have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ocupol D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ocupol D, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ocupol D is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ocupol D is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ocupol D safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Ocupol D will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Ocupol D safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ocupol D for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Ocupol D on the Kidneys?
Ocupol D rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocupol D on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ocupol D on the liver.
What is the effect of Ocupol D on the Heart?
You can take Ocupol D without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ocupol D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ocupol D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ocupol D habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ocupol D has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ocupol D
Taking Ocupol D with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocupol D
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ocupol D with alcohol will be.
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