Azicin Ophthalmic Solution 1%
Azicin Ophthalmic Solution 1% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Azicin Ophthalmic Solution 1% |
| Generic | Azithromycin Dihydrate (Ophthalmic) |
| Weight | 1% |
| Type | Ophthalmic Solution |
| Therapeutic Class | Macrolides |
| Manufacturer | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Azithromycin Eye Drops is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by CDC coryneform group G, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, and Streptococcus pneumonia.Dosage
Azicin Ophthalmic Solution 1% dosage
Children of one year of age and adults: Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily for the first 2 days then once daily for the next 5 days.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Azithromycin Eye Drops in pediatric patients below 1 year of age have not been established.Children less than one year of age: Not recommended.Side Effects
Eye irritation, contact dermatitis, corneal erosion, dry eye, punctate keratitis etc.Precaution
Azithromycin Eye Drops is indicated for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be administered systemically, injected subconjunctivally, or introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.Interaction
Drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Azithromycin Eye Drops.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category B. In the animal studies, no evidence of harm to the fetus due to Azithromycin was found. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, Azithromycin should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known whether Azithromycin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Azithromycin is administered to a nursing woman.Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.Storage Condition
Store unopened bottle under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C. Once the bottle is opened, store it at 25°C for up to 14 days. Discard after the 14 days of opening.Innovators Monograph
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