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Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops

Steroid and antibiotic eye drops (corticosteroid with an amphenicol antibiotic)

Listed in Bangladesh as Dexamethasone + Chloramphenicol.
  • 27 brands
  • 26 makers
  • Ophthalmic Solution
  • From ≈ ৳139

What it is used for

These eye drops are prescribed for inflammation of the eye where there is also a bacterial infection or a risk of one. They are commonly used after eye operations such as cataract surgery, and for some inflamed eye and eyelid conditions with bacterial infection. They should be used only after an eye examination by a doctor.

How it works

Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces redness, swelling and irritation in the eye. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing.

Drug class: Steroid and antibiotic eye drops (corticosteroid with an amphenicol antibiotic)

Available in Bangladesh

27 brands from 26 makers, in these forms and strengths:

Ophthalmic Solution
0.1%+0.5%

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops Ophthalmic Solution · 0.1%+0.5%27 brands · from ≈ ৳139

  • ChlormetBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳139
  • Ocubac-DApex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳139
  • Stedex-CNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳139
  • CloradexNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳147
  • DexchlorGaco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳147
  • DexaguardIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳148
  • OpcareChemist Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳151
  • ChlorodexNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳152
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  • Decason COpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳152
  • Dextor-CEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳152
  • RamdexKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳153
  • A-Phenicol DACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳154
  • Dexonex-CSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳154
  • Dexagen CGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳156
  • NicodexRephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳157
  • Glophen DGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳160
  • Sonexa CAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳160
  • DenicolACI Limited≈ ৳161
  • Eyephen PlusHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳164
  • Nidependiol DPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳165
  • Opticol-DAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳165
  • Orbidex CPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳166
  • Cloram-DIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳168
  • OptadexReman Drug Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳169
  • StenicolDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳169
  • DexacolOpso Saline Ltd.≈ ৳173
  • DecalorJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳174

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Brief stinging, irritation or blurred vision can occur after putting the drops in. With longer use, steroid eye drops can raise the pressure inside the eye, lead to cataracts, slow healing and make some infections worse.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

  • People with glaucoma or a history of raised eye pressure
  • Anyone who may have a viral eye infection such as herpes (cold sore virus), a fungal eye infection or eye tuberculosis
  • People who wear contact lenses
  • Anyone who, or whose family, has had a blood or bone marrow problem
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children

Warnings

  • Do not use steroid-containing eye drops for a red eye without an eye examination. Steroids can badly worsen some infections, such as herpes of the eye, and threaten sight.
  • If you use these drops for more than a short time, your doctor may check your eye pressure.
  • Seek urgent eye care for worsening pain, loss of vision or increasing redness.
  • Remove contact lenses before use and do not wear them during treatment unless your doctor says it is safe.

Questions people ask

Can I use steroid and antibiotic eye drops for any red eye?

No. A red eye has many causes, and some, such as viral infections or corneal ulcers, can get worse with steroids. Use these drops only when a doctor has examined your eye and prescribed them.

Why does my doctor check my eye pressure?

Steroid eye drops can raise the pressure inside the eye in some people. If it stays high, it can damage the optic nerve, so checks are important with longer treatment.

How is this different from chloramphenicol eye drops alone?

Chloramphenicol alone treats bacterial infection. This combination also contains a steroid to reduce inflammation, which is useful after surgery but carries extra risks, so it needs closer medical supervision.

What is the cheapest brand of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops 0.1%+0.5% ophthalmic solution in Bangladesh?

Of the 27 brands of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops 0.1%+0.5% ophthalmic solution listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳139, shared by Chlormet (Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Ocubac-D (Apex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and Stedex-C (Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳139 to ৳174 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 27 brands of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops from 26 makers, as ophthalmic solution.

Do I need a prescription for Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops?

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol eye drops as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

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