Manufacturer: Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Salt Composition : Amikacin(0.01)
Packet of 2ml Eye Drop
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Amilab 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.
Amilab 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.
The plasma elimination half-life of amikacin is usually 2-3 hours in adults with normal renal function and is reported to range from 30-86 hours in adults with severe renal impairment. The mean serum clearance rate is about 100 mL/min and the renal clearance rate is 94 mL/min in subjects with normal renal function.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amilab
Application site irritation
Burning sensation
Vomiting
Swelling of eyelids
Eye pain
Visual disturbances
Pain at the injection site
Dilated pupils
Breathing difficulty
Amilab 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.
No interaction found/established
Amilab 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.
Amikacin eye drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections. This medicine kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Common side effects of Amikacin are pain at the injection site, skin rash, headache, weakness, and dizziness.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
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Lab interactions
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This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Amilab Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Amilab Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
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.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
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.
Q. Is Amilab Eye Drop effective?
Amilab 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 Amilab Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Amilab Eye Drop?
No, you should not stop using Amilab 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.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Amilab Eye Drop avoided?
Use of Amilab Eye Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Amilab Eye Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Amilab Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Amilab Eye Drop?
Keep Amilab 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.
