Elmycin Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Elmycin Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the eyes. It kills the fungi that cause eye infections and thus treats the infection.
Elmycin Eye Drop is used in treating various fungus infections
Elmycin Eye Drop is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Elmycin Eye Drop
Benefits of Elmycin Eye Drop
In Treatment of Fungal infections of eye
Elmycin Eye Drop is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Elmycin Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Elmycin
- Eye irritation
How to use Elmycin Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Elmycin Eye Drop works
Elmycin Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elmycin Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Elmycin Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Elmycin Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- Elmycin Eye Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- 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.
- Remove contact lenses before using Elmycin Eye Drop and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides {Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Fungal cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Elmycin Eye Drop cause cancer?
Elmycin Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Where does Elmycin Eye Drop come from?
Elmycin Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
How does Elmycin Eye Drop work?
Elmycin Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Elmycin Eye Drop binds to the fungal cell wall, alters the permeability of the cell wall and causes depletion of the cellular contents; thereby reducing growth and proliferation of fungi
Why Elmycin Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Elmycin Eye Drop is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell wall doesn't contain sterol moiety, it doesn't affect bacteria.
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Marketer details
Name: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.
Country of origin: India
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