Nicodex - Eye/Ear Drops Chloramphenicol 0.5% + Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye/Ear drop - 0.1%+0.5% 1 5ml drop(s) / 5ml drop Rephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Nicodex is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or ear. It stops the growth of the bacteria. Nicodex is to be used only in the affected eye or ear in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The... Uses of Nicodex: Bacterial eye infections Side effects of Nicodex: Application site irritationBurning sensation How to use Nicodex: This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid. How Nicodex works: Nicodex is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.