Cortola-m is an ophthalmic solution for control of ocular infection and inflammation/allergy

      
Composition

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Cortola-m exerts an antibacterial effect against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms by restricting, through competitive antagonism with
para-aminobenzoic acid, the synthesis of folic acid required by bacteria for growth. Hydrocortisone in Cortola-m also provides prompt relief from pain & photophobia and prevents scarring.

Indications

Cortola-m is indicated in conditions like marginal keratitis secondary to staphylococcal infection, blepharoconjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis with chronic bacterial conjunctivitis, phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, selected cases of postoperative inflammation.

Contraindications

Cortola-m is contraindicated in patients with herpes simplex keratitis, fungal disease of ocular structures, ocular tuberculosis, hypersensitivity to the components.

Adverse Reactions

Sulphacetamide sodium may cause transient local irritation and sensitivity reaction.

Precautions

Cortola-m is incompatible with silver preparations. Non-susceptible organisms including fungi may proliferate. Purulent exudates contain aminobenzoic acid which may inactivate the drug.

Dose

Instil 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac every 2-3 hours till there is appreciable improvement when the dosage may be reduced gradually.

Important Information

Head tilted back, medication is to be instilled in conjunctival sac and eyes closed. Light finger pressure to be applied on lacrimal sac for a minute following instillation. May cause transient stinging. Contamination of the dropper by touching the eye-lids to be avoided.

Packing

Dropper vials 5 ml