OFLO BM OINTMENT is a combination of Betamethasone and Ofloxacin which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids and Antibiotics respectively. It is used to manage eye inflammation and infection. It also helps in reducing eye pain, redness, itching and/or burning or stinging sensation following surgery. It is typically used in conditions which involves the risk of both eye inflammation and infection such as during injury or post-surgery.
OFLO BM OINTMENT is for ophthalmic use only. Gently apply the required quantity of the medicine onto the affected eyes. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying OFLO BM OINTMENT and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. If there is no improvement in your condition even after using this medicine for 7 days, consult your doctor for advice.
During management with OFLO BM OINTMENT, your doctor will regularly monitor your eyes for intraocular pressure, cataracts and for infections as a precaution. Before using OFLO BM OINTMENT inform your doctor if you have severe viral or fungal ear/eye infections. You must also inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, perforations (holes) in the ear drum, tuberculosis, dry eyes or damaged skin or wounds around the areas of application.
Do not use OFLO BM OINTMENT if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of using OFLO BM OINTMENT are temporary burning sensation and blurring of vision, headache, dizziness, slowing growth and taste changes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
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