framycetin-gramicidin-dexamethasone drops-ophthalmic/otic
GENERIC NAME: FRAMYCETIN-GRAMICIDIN-DEXAMETHASONE DROPS - OPHTHALMIC/OTIC (fram-eye-SEAT-in/gram-ih-SYE-din/dex-uh-METH-uh-sown)
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat certain eye or ear infections/conditions.
HOW TO USE: Use this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. If allergies/swelling are being treated, then stopping too soon may result in a return of symptoms. EYE: To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops (maximum of two). Look downward and gently close your eye for 1-2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace cap after usage. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications. EAR: To apply ear drops, wash hands first. Follow same rules to avoid contamination as noted above. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Place the dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops. To help the drops roll into the ear (for adults) hold the ear lobe up and back or (for children) hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace cap after use.
SIDE EFFECTS: Burning or stinging of the eye might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: vision problems, red/itchy/swollen eyes (or ears if treating ear problems). Very unlikely but report promptly: headache, unusual thirst, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), other eye infections or eye diseases (eye drops), punctured eardrums (ear drops). It is very unlikely but possible that the dexamethasone will be absorbed into your bloodstream. If this product is used over a long period (months), upon discontinuing the product supplemental corticosteroids (such as dexamethasone) may be needed during times of increased stress (e.g., serious infection, major surgery or serious injury). This precaution applies for a period up to 1 year after stopping prolonged use of this product. If any of the above mentioned stress situations occur and you have used this drug for a prolonged period, tell your doctor of your use of this drug. Report promptly any unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fainting or dizziness. Children are at increased risk to absorb the corticosteroid into their bloodstream if treated for a long period. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether these drugs are excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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