Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop

Description

Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop is a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye/ear infections. It kills the bacteria and further stops its growth. Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected eye/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 most common side effects include stinging and burning sensation at the application site. If this side effect persists for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case, this medicine goes into your nose or mouth, rinse with water immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication.

Introduction

In Bacterial eye / ear infections Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Benefits

Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop is a combination of three medicines: Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol and Betamethasone, which treat eye/ear infections. Polymyxin B is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying bacterial cell membrane. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy after an allergy or infection. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How to use

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.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Olycin B 5000IU/1%/0.1% Eye/Ear Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established