T-Mycin Eye Ointment0.30%
Eye Ointment
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR T-Mycin Eye Ointment is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely pres... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED T-Mycin Eye Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount ... View More |
| Driving | SAFE T-Mycin Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
T-Mycin Eye Ointment is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (eg. conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (e.g. blepharitis). It may also... View More
Uses of T-Mycin Eye Ointment
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of T-Mycin Eye Ointment
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
How to use T-Mycin Eye Ointment
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 ... View More
How T-Mycin Eye Ointment works
T-Mycin Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry ... View More
What if you forget to take T-Mycin Eye Ointment?
If you miss a dose of T-Mycin Eye Ointment, please consult your doctor.
- Your doctor has prescribed T-Mycin Eye Ointment to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- T-Mycin Eye Ointment may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Ocular infection, bacterial eye infection
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Ocular infections Adult: As eye drop: Mild to moderate infections: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye every 4 hr. Severe infections: I... View More
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Ocular infections Child: >1 yr: As eye drop: Mild to moderate infections: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye every 4 hr. Severe infect... View More
Contraindication
This eye drop is contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella and other viral disease of the cornea... View More
Mode of Action
Tobramycin acts by binding to 30S ribosomal subunits thus interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. It is active against many aerobic gram-negative ... View More
Precaution
May result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. Patient Counselling This drug may cause temporary blurred vision, if affected, do... View More
Side Effect
Localized ocular toxicity and hypersensitivity, including increased lacrimation, itching and edema of eyelid, and conjunctival erythema (<3%) Sensiti... View More
Interaction
Increased nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity with etacrynic acid, furosemide, other aminoglycosides, cefalotin, cisplatin, vancomycin, piperacillin, ciclospo... View More
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