Otek Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	FDC Ltd
Active Ingredient	Chloramphenicol (NA)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Amphenicols
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OTOLOGICALS
Action Class	Chloramphenicol
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	330

FAQ

Can I stop taking Otek when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Otek and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

How long does Otek take to work?

Usually, Otek 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 Otek?

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.

Otek Eye Drop Reviews

Otek 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.

Otek 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 Otek Eye Drop Works

Otek 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 Otek 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 Otek Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye infections: Otek 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 Otek Eye Drop

Bacterial eye infections

Otek Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Otek 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Otek may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Otek is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
You have been prescribed Otek for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
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.
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.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.

References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
Chloramphenicol. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 2010 [revised 18 Apr. 2017].
Mayo Clinic. Chloramphenicol.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1526-29.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 244-25.