About Blephapred Ointment 3.5g
Antibiotic steroid eye ointment for bacterial conjunctivitis and eye inflammation relief.
- Blephapred treats bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis.
- It reduces eye redness, swelling, and irritation caused by infection related inflammation.
- Eye specialists prescribe it after certain eye surgeries to prevent infection and control swelling.
- It helps manage eyelid margin infections that are common in Pakistan's dusty urban environments.
- It is also used for corneal ulcers when bacterial infection and inflammation occur together.
Blephapred Ointment Uses in Urdu
- بلیفاپریڈ آئنٹمنٹ آنکھوں کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- یہ آنکھوں کی سرخی، سوجن اور جلن کو کم کرنے میں مددگار ہے۔
- پلکوں کے کنارے کے انفیکشن میں بھی تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
- آنکھوں کے آپریشن کے بعد انفیکشن سے بچاؤ کے لیے بھی استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
Blephapred Ointment 3.5g formula
- Sulfacetamide Sodium
- Prednisolone Acetate
How to use Blephapred Ointment 3.5g?
- A small amount of ointment is applied inside the lower eyelid, usually two to four times a day.
- Hands should be washed thoroughly before and after applying the ointment.
- The tube tip should never touch the eye, eyelid, or any other surface.
- Treatment is usually continued for seven to ten days unless the doctor advises otherwise.
- Contact lenses should be removed before application and kept out during treatment.
Drug Interactions
- Other eye medicines: Multiple eye drops or ointments used together can dilute effectiveness, so a gap of several minutes is recommended.
- Live vaccines: Prolonged steroid exposure can reduce immune response to vaccines, though this is less relevant with short term eye use.
- Silver containing products: Sulfacetamide should not be combined with silver based eye preparations due to reduced effectiveness.
Risks and warnings
- Viral or fungal eye infections: This ointment should not be used for herpes, fungal, or most viral eye infections since the steroid can worsen them.
- Raised eye pressure: Prolonged use can increase pressure inside the eye and lead to glaucoma.
- Cataract risk: Long term steroid use in the eye is linked to cataract formation.
- Delayed healing: The steroid component can slow healing of corneal wounds.
- Sulfa allergy: Patients with a known sulfa drug allergy should avoid this medicine.
Side Effects
- Temporary burning or stinging after application
- Blurred vision right after use
- Eye irritation or watering
- Sensitivity to light
- Raised eye pressure with prolonged use
- Delayed wound healing on the eye surface
- Rare allergic reaction with eyelid swelling
Storage Conditions
Store below 25 degrees C in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep the tube tightly closed and away from children. Discard four weeks after opening.
