Sofradex

What is it?

A compound preparation combining a corticosteroid, amino- glycoside and antibiotic available in the form of drops containing 0.05% dexamethasone, 0.5% framycetin sulphate and 0.005% gramicidin. Also, SOFRADEX OINTMENT containing 0.05% dexamethasone, 0.5% framycetin sulphate and 0.005% gramicidin.

Medical Uses

Inflammation and infection of outer ear. Inflammation of eye and prevention of infection - short term only, blepharitis (inflammation of hair follicles of eye lashes which may be caused by infection.

Dosage

Drops, ear, apply 2 to 3 drops 3 or 4 times each day; ointment, ear, apply once or twice daily. Drops, eye, 1 or 2 drops up to 6 times each day or more frequently if necessary. Ointment, eye, apply 2 or 3 times each day or at night if drops are being used as well.

Special Care

Long-term use in pregnancy or infants.

Avoid Use

Perforated eardrum (if for ear infections), eye infections producing pus or those with tuberculous, fungal or viral origin, glaucoma.

Known Side Effects

Superinfection, use in eyes may lead to thinning of cornea, fungal infection, cataract, rise in pressure within eye.

Manufacturer

Florizel.