Vegachlor 0.50% Eye Drops 10 ml

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect varies depending on the intended use.

• Duration of Effect

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary depending on the intended use and dosing regimen.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. Use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Vegachlor 0.50% Eye Drops 10 ml or any other component present with it.

• Minor infections

  This medicine is not recommended for preventing or treating minor infections, especially the injectable forms.

• Porphyria

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having this genetic disorder of the blood.

• Bone marrow suppression

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with bone marrow suppression due to a disease or consumption of certain medicines.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. Use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.

• Breast-feeding

  Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.

• Liver and kidney impairment

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from an impairment of the liver and/or the kidney. The dosing should be as small as possible and the patient should be frequently monitored.

• Vaccination

  Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if a vaccination is scheduled. This medicine can make the vaccination (taken to prevent bacterial diseases) ineffective and cause other complications as well.

• Minor infections

  This medicine should not be used to treat minor infections or infections where the causative organism is not identified.

• Drug resistance

  It is recommended to complete the full course of treatment even when symptoms improve. Failure to do so will result in the development of drug-resistant organisms and future treatment with the same medicine may become very difficult.

• Long term use

  Long term and repeated use of this medicine should be avoided as the risk of getting a secondary infection are very high in such cases.

• Gray syndrome

  This medicine can cause symptoms like abdominal swelling, pale or blue skin, shock, breathing difficulties, low temperature etc when given to a newborn or an infant. Use of this medicine should stop at the earliest to avoid fatalities.

• Blood cell count

  Use of this medicine can lower the count of blood cells and cause anemia, bleeding, infections etc. Any sign and symptom that is indicative of a decreased blood cell count should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Diabetes

  This medicine should be administered with caution in diabetic patients with frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels.

• Contraception failure

  This medicine can reduce the effect of hormonal contraceptives and hence the risk of unintended pregnancies are high. Alternate means of contraception should also be used while taking this medicine.

• Pediatric use

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children, especially in infants. Constant monitoring is advised while administering this medicine.

Take Vegachlor 0.50% Eye Drops 10 ml as instructed by the doctor. Taking this medicine for the entire prescribed course is a must. The usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert should be strictly followed.

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