Amicon Eye Drop
Amikacin (1% w/v)
by Indiana Opthalmics
bottle of 5 ml
About this medicine
Amicon Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (eg. conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (eg. blepharitis). It may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery. Amicon Eye Drop stops the growth of bacteria and thereby helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. 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. It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g. viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future. Common side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision when first used. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lens should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection.
Uses
- Bacterial eye infections
Benefits
In bacterial eye infections
Amicon Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria 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 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.
How it works
Amicon Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
How to use
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.
Common side effects
- Application site irritation
- Burning sensation
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Amicon Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Amicon Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Amicon Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Amicon Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Aminoglycosides
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Ophthal
- Action Class
- Aminoglycosides
Frequently asked questions
Is Amicon Eye Drop effective?
Amicon Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Amicon Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
I feel better now, can I stop using Amicon Eye Drop?
No, you should not stop using Amicon Eye Drop suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration to ensure better results. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence prevent complete healing.
In which conditions is the use of Amicon Eye Drop avoided?
Use of Amicon Eye Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Amicon Eye Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Amicon Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Amicon Eye Drop?
Keep Amicon Eye Drop in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Indiana Opthalmics
- Salt composition
- Amikacin (1% w/v)
- Pack
- bottle of 5 ml
- Dosage form
- Drops
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.