Drug name: Hydrocortisone

Active Ingredients:

• hydrocortisone

Therapeutic effect of Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticoid which is produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. This compound prevents the release of certain chemicals in the body that are responsible for occurrence of certain allergic reactions like inflammations and other symptoms. Hydrocortisone suppresses prostaglandins which increases vascular permeability, leuakocytosis and causes the disruption of blood-aqueous humor barrier. Prostaglandin also has an effect on the blood vessels inside the eye and it can increase the intraocular pressure.

Indications: Hydrocortisone which is available as an eye ointment is used for treating:

• swelling or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (Conjunctivitis)
• inflammation of the eyelash follicles (Blepharitis)
• a condition which is a combination of both blepharitis and conjunctivitis (Blepharoconjunctivitis)
• inflammation of the eye cornea (Keratitis)
• dry eye syndrome (DES)
• iInflammation and irritation of the episclera (Episcleritis)
• inflammation of the nasolacrimal sac (Dacryocystitis)

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use Hydrocortisone eye ointment if:

• You have an eye condition that damages the optic nerve (Glaucoma)
• You suffer from eye infection caused by Herpes simplex virus
• You are very sensitive to Hydrocortisone or similar substances
• You experience eye redness
• Bacteria, fungus or virus are present at the treatment location

It is best to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or a breast-feeding mother.

Warning!

• Users of this drug may develop eye disorders so it is imperative that they ask their doctor to constantly monitor them during treatment.
• Rush to a doctor or a medical care provider if you experience any disturbance in vision.
• Do not drive or operate any machinery while using this ointment because Hydrocortisone can cause blurry vision.
• If you use Hydrocortisone ointment for a long period of time you may damage the optic nerve, get glaucoma or cataracts, or the intra ocular pressure may rise.
• This ointment is to applied only on the eye, so do not consume it through mouth.
• Hydrocortisone when not used properly can cause blindness.

Side effects of Hydrocortisone: There is always a distant possibility of some kind of unintended adverse effects. These side effects are only a distant possibility and there are no prior proven records of such effects affecting every user of this medicine. Some of the adverse effects that may occur are:

• The infection spreads to other places or it worsens
• The user may experience vision problems
• Burning sensation
• Pain in the eye and itching sensation in the eye
• Increased pressure inside the eye may cause glaucoma

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused due to application of Hydrocortisone ointment. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist or see the full details presented with Hydrocortisone.

Interactions: If you have decided to use Hydrocortisone eye ointment then it's very important to consult a doctor and apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently taking and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe.

Additional Information: People are advised not to share any medicines with any person without proper medical prescription. Do not use Hydrocortisone ointment in any other type of health related complications. Keep the medicine and syringes away from children to avoid any problems.