Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm belongs to the class of combination medications called ‘antibiotics' and 'steroids' used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections and ear infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungi.
Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm is a combination of Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, and Polymyxin B. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. Polymyxin B is bactericidal that works by killing the bacterial cell by preventing bacterial cell walls' formation essential for survival. Together Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm prevent the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.
You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. When used in the eyes, the common side effects are eye discomfort, eye irritation, and a burning sensation in the eye. When used as ear drops, the side effects include mild irritation and temporary ear discomfort. Most of these side effects of Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm as it may worsen the infection. You are advised to maintain a 10 minutes time gap between using Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm and cause eye infections. Before using Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Polq-DM Eye/Ear Ointment 5 gm if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with missing skin that cover the eye or ear, and increased pressure inside the eye.