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Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Other than this, Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops are Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops 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 DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Ocupol DX for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ocupol DX on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ocupol DX will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Ocupol DX rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Ocupol DX is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Ocupol DX is not harmful for the heart.
Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops 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 DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops
Taking Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ocupol DX Sterile Eye/Ear Drops.
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