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Methachlor Eye Drops: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Methachlor Eye Drops (Dexamethasone & Chloramphenicol) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Dexamethasone 0.1% + Chloramphenicol 0.5%

Manufacturer

Remington Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 21 - 42.26

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What is Methachlor Eye Drops used for?

  • Treating bacterial eye infections (bacterial bukhar ki dawa)
  • Reducing inflammation and swelling of the eye
  • Relieving redness and irritation (girgit aur dard se mukamal ho jayein)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Methachlor Eye Drops if you have viral, fungal, or tuberculosis eye infections
  • Avoid using if allergic to Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, or any other ingredient

Methachlor Eye Drops Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameMethachlor Eye
Generic NameDexamethasone & Chloramphenicol
StrengthDexamethasone 0.1% + Chloramphenicol 0.5%
FormDrops
Drug ClassAntibiotic & Corticosteroid Combination
ManufacturerRemington Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 400 approx
Packaging10 ml bottle

2. What is Methachlor Eye Drops? (Methachlor Eye Drops kya hai)

Methachlor Eye Drops are a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating eye infections and inflammation. It contains Dexamethasone & Chloramphenicol, which work together to reduce swelling and fight bacterial infections. PakVita provides detailed information on Methachlor Eye Drops Uses, including how to take it safely and what side effects to watch out for.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treating bacterial eye infections (bacterial bukhar ki dawa)
  • Reducing inflammation and swelling of the eye
  • Relieving redness and irritation (girgit aur dard se mukamal ho jayein)
  • Managing symptoms of conjunctivitis and blepharitis
  • Post-surgical eye inflammation relief when bacterial infection risk exists (baad-e-jaamai bukhar ki dawa)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial eye infections
  • Individuals recovering from eye surgery
  • People experiencing inflammation and swelling in the eyes

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have viral, fungal, or tuberculosis eye infections
  • If you are allergic to Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, or any other ingredient
  • If you have untreated corneal ulcers

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Methachlor Eye Drops if you have viral, fungal, or tuberculosis eye infections
  • Avoid using if allergic to Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, or any other ingredient

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild stinging, Burning sensation, Temporary blurred vision
  • Eye irritation, Increased sensitivity to light, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other corticosteroids
  • Antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDexamethasone & Chloramphenicol
Alternative brandVariousDexamethasone & Chloramphenicol

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 ml bottleRs. 200 - 400 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Methachlor Eye Drops kis kaam aati hai?

A: Methachlor Eye Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label aur doctor se pooch kar jaanen.

Q: Pakistan mein price kya hai?

A: Price city aur pharmacy ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-24 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Methachlor Eye Drops kis kaam aati hai?

Methachlor Eye Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label aur doctor se pooch kar jaanen.

Pakistan mein price kya hai?

Price city aur pharmacy ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.