BELL MFC DM Eye Drops 10ml

Introduction About BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS

BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is a combination of Dexamethasone and Moxifloxacin 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 eye surgery (such as cataract or corneal refractive surgery). It is
typically used in conditions which involves the risk of both eye inflammation
and infection such as during injuries or post-surgery.

Use this medicine exactly as instructed by your physician. Misuse or overuse of
this medicine may lead to unwanted side effects. If there is no improvement in
your condition even after using this medicine for 7 days, consult your doctor
for advice. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying
BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.

Before using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS inform your doctor if you have severe viral
or fungal eye infections. You must also inform your doctor if you have glaucoma
or any holes or ulcerations in the eyes as a precaution. Do not use BELL MFC DM
EYE DROPS without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The most common side effects of using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS are mild eye
irritation or burning sensation, watery eyes, increased eye pressure, headache
and taste changes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Uses Of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS

It is used to:

• manage eye infection and inflammation
• reduces eye pain, redness, itching or burning/stinging sensation following eye surgery

How BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS Works

BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS contains two medicines Dexamethasone and Moxifloxacin.
Dexamethasone blocks the release of certain chemicals in the body (such as
prostaglandins) that causes inflammation, redness and swelling. When applied
topically on the eyes, it reduces eye redness, soreness, pain, itching and
swelling. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. When applied topically on the eyes, it
works against the susce
this medicine reduces inflammation and infection of the eyes.

How to use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS

Use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use
only. Tilt your head slightly backwards and gently pull your lower eyelid.
Instill few drops of this medicine into your eyes and close your eyes for 2
minutes. Repeat the same for the other eye if required. If you wear soft contact
lenses, remove the lens before applying BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS and wait for at
least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Wash your hands before and after
application. Do not touch the tip of the container with your eyes, eyelids,
areas around your eyes, outer surface of the ears or fingers, to avoid
contamination. Leave a time gap of at least 5 minutes between this medicine and
other eye medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of
therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. If
there is no improvement in your condition even after using this medicine for 7
days, consult your doctor for advice.

Side Effects Of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS

Common

• eye pain
• itching, irritation or discomfort
• burning sensation in the eye
• excess watering of eye
• increased pressure within the eyes

Uncommon

• dry eyes
• eye redness
• eye surface inflammation
• abnormal eye sensation
• dropping eyelid
• headache
• bad taste
• cloudy lens
• blurred vision

Rare

• vomiting
• nasal discomfort
• abnormal skin sensation
• pain, throat irritation

Stop using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• severe skin reactions with blistering and peeling of skin
• severe eye pain, redness, irritation and vision changes
• pain or swelling of tendons

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Eye pain Or Sensitivity

Wash your eyes with plain cold water. Place an ice pack on your eye to ease the
irritation. Avoid straining your eyes by looking at mobile phones, laptops or
television. Wear protective eyeglasses while going outdoors.

Headache

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as
water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be
beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your
headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before
using the medicines.

!### Breastfeeding

Monitoring requiredBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before
using the medicine.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machinery if you experience blurred
vision or light-headedness after using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS.

!### Kidney

Consult your doctorBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS can be used in patients with kidney problems. However,
consult your doctor before using the medicine.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS can be used in patients with liver problems. However,
consult your doctor before using it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS if you are allergic to Dexamethasone,
Moxifloxacin or to any other quinolone antibiotics.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in children and adolescents
(aged below 18 years) unless prescribed by a physician. Therefore, consult your
doctor before administration.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionBELL MFC DM EYE DROPS should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before using the medicines.

Others

BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is not recommended for use if you:

• have severe viral or fungal infections
• have an eye infection that produces sticky pus
• have ulcers in the eye
• have hole or ulceration in the outer layer of the eye (cornea)
• have glaucoma

Before using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS inform your doctor if you:

• wear soft contact lenses

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines such as:

• medicines used to manage HIV infections such as ritonavir, cobicistat
• medicines used to manage glaucoma (such as timolol, pindolol, acetazolamide, brinzolamide)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally used excessive amount of this medicine, rinse
your eyes or ears with warm water. If still irritation persists, consult your
doctor for advice. If you or anyone else accidentally swallowed this medicine,
consult your doctor immediately.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Dexamethasone, Moxifloxacin
Pharmacological Category	:	Topical Corticosteroids, Fluroquinolones
Therapeutic Indication	:	Eye inflammation, Infection
Dosage Forms	:	Eye drops

More Information

Storage

• Keep BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS out of reach of children
• Store BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS at room temperature
• Do not use this medicine after 4 weeks of its opening, even if it contains some left-over medicine

FAQs About BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS

Q: Can the use of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS cause blurred vision?

A: Yes. BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS may cause blurred vision after application in some
individuals, although not everybody gets them. If your vision becomes blur,
close your eyes for some time and rest. Do not strain your eyes by looking at
mobile phones, laptops or television. Avoid driving or operating any heavy tools
or machines while your vision is blurred. Consult your doctor if you experience
blurred vision for a prolonged period.

Q: Can I use other eye medicines while using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: Avoid concomitant use of any eye medicines while using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS
without consulting your doctor.

Q: How to use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: Use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic
use only. Instill few drops of this medicine into the affected eyes. Wash your
hands before and after application.

Q: What is the use of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is a prescri
and/or infection in the eyes.

Q: How long does it take for BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS to work?

A: It may take around 10-15 minutes for BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS to start showing
its effects. However, this period may vary from person-to-person depending upon
the dose that is administered.

Q: What are the side effects of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: The most common side effects of using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS are temporary
burning sensation, blurring of vision, headache, dizziness, slowing growth and
taste changes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Q: Can I use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS while wearing contact lenses?

A: If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying BELL MFC DM
EYE DROPS and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.

Q: How fast does BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS work?

A: Typically, the effectiveness of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is noticeable shortly
after application. However, it might take a few days for the medication to
eliminate all harmful bacteria and bring about an improvement in your condition.

Q: Can I stop using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS when I feel better?

A: Avoid discontinuing the use of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS and ensure to complete
the entire prescribed course of management, even if you experience symptom
relief. Improvement in symptoms may occur before the infection is entirely
eradicated.

Q: Can I use BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS without consulting my doctor?

A: No. BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS is a prescri
only if prescribed by the physician. It is because, BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS
contains a steroid medicine, which may cause harmful side effects when used
without proper medical supervision. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Can I drive or ride a bike after using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: Do not drive if you experience blurred vision after using BELL MFC DM EYE
DROPS. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.

Q: What if I miss a dose of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS?

A: If you missed a dose of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS, apply it as soon as you
remember. However, if it is time for next dose, skip the missed dose and use the
regular dose. Do not use a double dose of BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS to compensate
the missed dose.

Q: How BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS works?

A: BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS blocks the release of certain chemicals in the body
(such as prostaglandins) that causes eye pain, inflammation and swelling. It
also works against the susce
Collectively, this medicine reduces inflammation and infection of the eyes.

Q: Can I stop using BELL MFC DM EYE DROPS once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may
make your symptoms to re-appear. Therefore, use of this medicine consistently
for the duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.