Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Azithromycin(1% w/v)
Packet of 3ml Eye Drop
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Azemo 1% Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 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.
Azemo 1 % Eye Drops is an antibiotic used to treat conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis is the swelling or infection of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and eyeball. This medicine works by blocking the formation of proteins required for bacterial growth, thus reducing infection.
Pharmacokinetics: Following oral administration, azithromycin is rapidly absorbed and widely distributed throughout the body. Rapid distribution of azithromycin into tissues and high concentration within cells result in significantly higher azithromycin concentrations in tissues than in plasma or serum.
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 Azemo
Burning eyes
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
allergy to azithromycin, erythromycin
allergy to any macrolide or ketolide antibiotics
history of cholestatic jaundice
Azemo 1% Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Azemo 1% 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.
It should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
Azemo 1% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases.
Interactions with other medicines
Antacids
Interactions with food items
No interaction with the food observed
Other general Interactions
blood thinners such as enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin, and warfarin
medications used to prevent blood clots such as thrombin, bivalirudin, dalteparin
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Azemo 1% Eye Drop, use 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
overdose symptoms incude redness, itching and watering of eyes. In case of overdose report to the nearest hospital immediately
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 Azemo 1% Eye Drop safe?
Azemo 1% Eye Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. How should Azemo 1% Eye Drop be used?
The use of Azemo 1% Eye Drop should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Azemo 1% Eye Drop as advised by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Wash your hands before using the eye drops and pour one drop of this medicine into the affected eye. Use it for 3 days, in the morning and the evening. Remember not to use this medicine for more than 3 days, even if you have residual signs of infection. Azemo 1% Eye Drop has prolonged action and will continue to work once you complete the 3-day course. You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Take care not to touch the eye or eyelids with the dropper tip of the container.
Q. Why is Azemo 1% Eye Drop given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azemo 1% Eye Drop is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azemo 1% Eye Drop?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azemo 1% Eye Drop should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azemo 1% Eye Drop. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azemo 1% Eye Drop increases the risk of sunburn.
