What is Sofradex used for?

Sofradex is a medicine used to treat infection or inflammation of the ear or eye. Sofradex contains antibiotics (framycetin sulfate and gramicidin) to kill germs and a corticosteroid (dexamethasone) to stop inflammation, itching and weeping. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.

Is Sofradex discontinued?

Sofradex drops (Dexamethasone Na 0.05%, Framycetin Sulfate 0.5%, Gramicidin 0.005%) has been discontinued by Sanofi Aventis due to commercial reasons. Sofradex is commonly use as an eye drop or ear drop for infection, inflammation and otitis externa.

How long does Sofradex last?

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.

What does ofloxacin ear drops treat?

OFLOXACIN (oh FLOKS a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial ear infections.

CAN expired ear drops hurt you?

Ask your pharmacist about the expiration date and also check the expiration date on the label. If the drops have expired, throw them away. Don’t use expired ear drops, as they can be contaminated and cause infection.

What are sofradex drops and what are they used for?

What Sofradex Drops are and what they are used for Sofradex Ear/Eye Drops, Solution (called Sofradex Drops in this leaflet) contains three medicines called Framycetin sulphate, Gramicidin and Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate. Framycetin sulphate and Gramicidin belong to a group of medicines called antibiotics.

What kind of drug is sulfadoxine used for?

Sulfadoxine is a long acting sulfonamide that is used, usually in combination with other drugs, for respiratory, urinary tract, and malarial infections. Sulfadoxine is a Sulfonamide. The chemical classification of sulfadoxine is Sulfonamides.

What kind of Medicine is sofradex for ear?

Sofradex is a medicine used to treat infection or inflammation of the ear or eye. Sofradex contains antibiotics (framycetin sulfate and gramicidin) to kill germs and a corticosteroid (dexamethasone) to stop inflammation, itching and weeping. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription. Before you use it When you must not use it

Are there any side effects to taking sofradex?

Sofradex helps most people with an infection or inflammation of the ear, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not.