Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Chloramphenicol (0.25%) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amphenicols |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OTOLOGICALS |
| Action Class | Chloramphenicol |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 732 |
FAQ
How long does Eptico 0.25% take to work?
Usually, Eptico 0.25% starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Eptico 0.25%?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Eptico 0.25% when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Eptico 0.25% and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop Reviews
Eptico 0.25% is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.
Eptico 0.25% helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. 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 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
Eptico 0.25% helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. 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 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
How Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop Works
Eptico 0.25% is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the eye infection.
How to Use Eptico 0.25% 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.
Benefits of Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop
- In Bacterial eye infections: Eptico 0.25% 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.
Uses of Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop
- Bacterial eye infections
Eptico 0.25% Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eptico 0.25% 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
Eptico 0.25% is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Eptico 0.25% may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Eptico 0.25% for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get another eye infection.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However, do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
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