Dexamethasone + Sparfloxacin

Uses

Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone are used in the treatment of bacterial eye and ear infections.

How it Works

How Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone work Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone is a combination of two medicines: Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone. Sparfloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria in the eye or ear by preventing bacterial cells from dividing and repairing. Dexamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling, and itching in the eye or ear.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Sparfloxacin and Dexamethasone include application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness.

Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone to treat your infection and alleviate symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you start to feel better.
Avoid touching the tip of the medication to any surface or to your eye/ear to prevent contamination.
Consult your doctor if:

Your symptoms do not begin to improve within two days of starting treatment.
Your symptoms worsen during treatment.
You experience another eye/ear infection.

If using Sparfloxacin + Dexamethasone for the eye:

Wait at least 5-10 minutes before administering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication.
Be aware that it may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used.
Exercise caution when driving or operating machinery.