Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone is an antibiotic and steroid eye drop. It is a prescription medicine used for eye infections with inflammation, bacterial conjunctivitis and inflammation after eye surgery. In Pakistan it is available as drops, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone works

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that stops bacteria from copying their DNA, so they cannot multiply and the infection clears. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that calms the immune response in the eye, reducing redness, swelling, pain and discomfort while the antibiotic works.

What is Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone used for?

• Eye infections with inflammation
• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Inflammation after eye surgery

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone drops are used to treat bacterial infections of the eye where there is also significant inflammation, such as some cases of conjunctivitis and inflammation of the eyelids. They are also used after eye surgery to prevent infection and reduce swelling. They should only be used when prescribed, as steroid eye drops are not suitable for all red eyes.

Side effects of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone

Side effects of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone are usually limited to the eye. They include:

• Stinging or burning on application
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye irritation or itching
• Watery eyes
• Bitter taste

See a doctor urgently if you have increasing eye pain, worsening redness, reduced or changed vision, or swelling of the eyelids or face.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not use it for viral or fungal eye infections, such as herpes of the eye, as the steroid can make them worse.
• Using steroid drops for long periods can raise eye pressure and cause cataracts, so use them only for as long as prescribed; tell your doctor if you have glaucoma.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless advised otherwise, and leave a few minutes between different eye drops.
• Do not drive until your vision is clear, and speak to your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone

What is the price of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone products currently in stock range from Rs 142 to Rs 1,522 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Mediflox D Eye Drop at Rs 142. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone are available in Pakistan?

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Medioflox (Mediceena Pharma), Medisopt (Mediceena Pharma), Veflox (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Oflocin (Helix Pharma Ltd), Dexoflox (Sante Limited) and Mediflox (Medipak Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone?

Yes. Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone be used during pregnancy?

Do not drive until your vision is clear, and speak to your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 4 products containing Ofloxacin + Dexamethasone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

Related medicines

Nepafenac · Lubricant Eye Drops · Tobramycin + Dexamethasone · Olopatadine · Dorzolamide + Timolol · Fluorometholone