ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC

(e RITH row MYE sin off THAL mik) Brand: Eyemycin, Roymicin

What is the most significant information I must know about erythromycin ophthalmic?

• You must not use erythromycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medicine is used to only treat infections caused by bacteria.

• Do not let the tip of the pipe to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the tip becomes contaminated it could reason an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious hurt to the eye.

• Use this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Erythromycin ophthalmic will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Erythromycin ophthalmic may reason blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

• Do not use another eye medications during treatment with erythromycin ophthalmic unless your doctor tells you to.

What is erythromycin ophthalmic?

• Erythromycin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.

• Erythromycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

• Erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using erythromycin ophthalmic?

• You must not use erythromycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medicine is used to only treat infections caused by bacteria.

• FDA pregnancy category B. Erythromycin ophthalmic is not expected to harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether erythromycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I use erythromycin ophthalmic?

• Use exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Wash your hands till using the eye ointment.

• To apply the ointment:

· Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to make a little pocket. Keep the ointment pipe with the tip pointing toward this pocket. Look up and away from the tip.

· Squeeze out a ribbon of ointment 1/2-inch long into the lower eyelid pocket without touching the tip of the pipe to your eye. Look down and close your eyes for a little minutes. Rolling your eyes near gently will help spread the ointment evenly.

· After opening your eyes, you may have blurred vision for a short time. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Hold the pipe tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while using erythromycin ophthalmic?

• Erythromycin ophthalmic may reason blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

• Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using erythromycin ophthalmic till putting your contact lenses in.

• Do not use another eye medications during treatment with erythromycin ophthalmic unless your doctor tells you to.

What are the possible side effects of erythromycin ophthalmic?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using erythromycin ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, or another irritation after using the ointment.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild stinging or eye irritation;

· mild itching or redness

· blurred vision; or

· heighten sensitivity to light.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect erythromycin ophthalmic?

• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on erythromycin ophthalmic used in the eyes. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about erythromycin ophthalmic.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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