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Occumox P is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Conjunctivitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Occumox P have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Occumox P depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Occumox P include Eye irritation, Eye itching, Eye Pain. Usually, these side effects of Occumox P go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Occumox P has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Occumox P related warnings talks about Occumox P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Occumox P is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Occumox P may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Occumox P, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Occumox P is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Occumox P safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Occumox P will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Occumox P safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Occumox P for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Occumox P on the Kidneys?
Occumox P is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Occumox P on the Liver?
Using Occumox P does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Occumox P on the Heart?
Occumox P is completely safe for the heart.
Occumox P should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Occumox P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Occumox P habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Occumox P has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Occumox P as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Occumox P should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Occumox P in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Occumox P
Taking Occumox P with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Occumox P
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Occumox P and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Occumox P is helpful in treating pneumonia. It is used in the treatment of commnunity acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophilia pneumoniae. The duration of treatment depends on infection severity and patients medical condition but it is generally given for 7-14 days.
Yes, Occumox P can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Occumox P along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, Occumox P can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Occumox P is recommended to be taken once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without the food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and improper liver or kidney function.
No, Occumox P does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is only effective against methicillin-susceptible strains only.
This medicine data has been created by -
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