Framycetin (Ophthalmic)

Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside

Uses for framycetin

Framycetin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Framycetin ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye.

Framycetin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using framycetin

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For framycetin, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to framycetin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on framycetin have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of framycetin in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of framycetin in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of framycetin

For patients using the eye drops form of framycetin:

• The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.
• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
• Remove any excess solution around the eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch the eye.

For patients using the eye ointment form of framycetin:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1-cm (approximately 1/3-inch) strip of ointment is usually enough unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes and keep them closed for 1 or 2 minutes, to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). After using framycetin eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using framycetin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses.

Dosing

The dose of framycetin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of framycetin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For ophthalmic ointment (eye ointment) dosage form:
  • For eye infections:
    • Adults—Apply to the affected eye 2 or 3 times per day, or at bedtime if the drops have been used during the day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For ophthalmic solution (eye drops) dosage form:
  • For eye infections:
    • Adults—Apply 1 or 2 drops to the affected eye every one or two hours for the first two or three days. Your doctor may then instruct you to decrease your dose to 1 or 2 drops to the affected eye 3 or 4 times per day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of framycetin, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions while using framycetin

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Framycetin side effects

A medicine may cause some unwanted effects. If you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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