Description
Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops, 8ml
If you’re suffering from inflammation in the eyes or ears, Sofradex Drops are here to help. This powerful medication contains three active ingredients – framycetin sulphate, gramicidin and dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate – which work together to quickly and effectively reduce swelling, redness and pain. Sofradex Drops are also ideal for preventing bacterial infections from taking hold, making them a great choice for anyone who wants to keep their eyes and ears healthy.
Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops, Solution (called Sofradex Drops) contains three medicines called Framycetin sulphate, Gramicidin and Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate.
- Framycetin sulphate and Gramicidin belong to a group of medicines called antibiotics. These work by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection.
- Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate. This belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It works by lowering inflammation
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What is the price of Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops?
The price of Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops is £13.50
Where can you buy Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops?
You can buy Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Can you buy Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops Over the counter?
Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops
How To Use
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- This medicine can be used in the eye and the ear
- Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days without talking to your doctor
- Wash your hands
- Remove the cap on the bottle
- Tilt your head back
- Squeeze one or two drops inside the lower lid without touching your eye with the bottle
- Close your eye
- Wipe away any excess drops with a clean tissue
- Always put the cap back on the bottle as soon as you have used it
- Wash your hands
- Remove the cap on the bottle
- Tilt your head on one side
- Squeeze two or three drops into your ear
- Lie your head with your affected ear facing upwards for a few minutes
- Wipe away any excess drops with a clean tissue
- Always put the cap back on the bottle as soon as you have used it
In the eye(s)
- One or two drops in the affected eye six times a day or more if advised by your doctor
- Keep using Sofradex Drops as instructed by your doctor
In the ear(s)
- Two or three drops in the ear three or four times a day
- Keep using Sofradex Drops as instructed by your doctor
If you forget a dose, put some in as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Keep using these drops until your doctor tells you to stop. Otherwise, you could get an infection or the inflammation could get worse.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Product Details
Product Information of Sofradex
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to framycetin sulphate, dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate, gramicidin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 below).
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, tongue and worsening of redness, itching or swelling of the eye or eyelid
- if you are using these drops in your eye and:
- your eye inflammation is due to an infection caused by a fungus or a virus
- your eye inflammation is due to an infection called tuberculosis (TB)
- you have pus in your eye(s)
- you have glaucoma
- you have an ulcer in your eye(s) caused by the herpes simplex virus (herpetic keratitis)
- if you are using these drops in your ear and:
- you have a damaged (perforated) ear drum
Do not use this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Sofradex Drops.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
- Some medicines may increase the effects of Sofradex Drops and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant.
If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking or using any medicine.
You may have blurred eyesight straight after using Sofradex Drops. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you can see clearly.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Sofradex Drops
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- You get any kind of skin problem, such as a rash or itching around your eyes or irritation burning, stinging, itching or swelling
- Your eyes have problems focussing or develop a blind spot. You may have increased pressure in the eye
- You have difficulty seeing at night or notice that your eyesight is cloudy and fuzzy, or you see halos around lights. These could be signs of cataracts. This may occur after using the medicine for a long time
- You experience blurred vision
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to Store
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate.
Sofradex Drops are sterile when you buy them, so you must not keep them for more than 28 days after opening the bottle.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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