Soframycin 5mg/ml (Eye drops)
Manufactured by: Sanofi Aventis (BD) Ltd.
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Soframycin is indicated for
- Conjunctivitis
- blepharitis
- blepharoconjunctivitis
Side-effects
- Sensitisation
- contact dermatitis
- local irritation
- itching.
Drug Interactions
Using gramicidin together with framycetin lowers the chance that bacteria will become resistant.
Contraindications
If you are allergic to lanolin or framycetin, you should not use this. Do not use it if you have an eye infection caused by fungi, viruses, or bacteria that do not respond to treatment.
Mode of actions
Framycetin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and is the main ingredient in neomycin. It can kill many types of gram-negative bacteria (except Pseudomonas) and some strains of Staphylococcus. Framycetin is commonly used as a topical treatment for infections of the skin, eyes, and ears, often together with steroids or other antibiotics.
Dosage & Administration
Apply 2-3 times daily into the affected eyes.
Pregnancy & Lactation
This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict two effective types of birth control starting one month before and during treatment and for three years after stopping this medicine. Discuss with your doctors if you are not sure which types of birth control are effective for you. You must need to take pregnancy tests regularly during your treatment with this medicine and for at least three years after taking this medicine. If it seems that you do become pregnant stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. If you really become pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have sex without using two forms of birth control. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. People on this medicine should not donate blood during the treatment and for three years afterward.
This medicine is also contraindicated breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication and for three years afterward.
Pack Size & Price
8ml bot Price : ৳
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