Framycetin (Ophthalmic)

Framycetin is an antibiotic. Framycetin ophthalmic preparations are used to treat eye infections.

You can get framycetin only with a prescription from your doctor.

If your symptoms do not get better in a few days, or if they get worse, contact your doctor.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to think about the risks of taking it versus the benefits it may provide. Here are some things to consider for this medicine:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also let your healthcare professional know if you have any other allergies, like to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have only been conducted with adult patients, and there is no specific information about using framycetin in children compared to other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been specifically studied in older adults. Therefore, it is unclear if they work the same way as they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or issues in older people. There is no specific information about using framycetin in the elderly compared to other age groups.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should never be used together, while in other cases, two different medicines can be used together even if an interaction may happen. In these situations, your doctor might adjust the dose, or additional precautions may be needed. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken at or around mealtime or with certain types of food because interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk with your healthcare professional about how to use your medicine along with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

A medicine may cause some side effects. If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor.

Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside

For patients using the eye drops form of this medicine:

• The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.
• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
• Remove any excess solution around the eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch the eye.

For patients using the eye ointment form of this medicine:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1-cm (approximately 1/3-inch) strip of ointment is usually enough unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes and keep them closed for 1 or 2 minutes, to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). After using framycetin eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For ophthalmic ointment (eye ointment) dosage form: For eye infections: Adults—Apply to the affected eye 2 or 3 times per day, or at bedtime if the drops have been used during the day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For ophthalmic solution (eye drops) dosage form: For eye infections: Adults—Apply 1 or 2 drops to the affected eye every one or two hours for the first two or three days. Your doctor may then instruct you to decrease your dose to 1 or 2 drops to the affected eye 3 or 4 times per day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.