Atrocin Eye Ointment
Atrocin Eye Ointment is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected eye. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The course of the medication should be completed even if you feel better.
Atrocin Eye Ointment
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Atrocin Eye Ointment is a combination of medicines that is prescribed to treat uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye). It relieves pain, discomfort, and irritation caused due to infection. It also fights against the microorganisms to treat uveitis.
Atrocin Eye Ointment is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected eye. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The course of the medication should be completed even if you feel better.
The medicine is generally safe but sometimes it may cause irritation, stinging sensation, and discomfort in the eyes. If these side effects become severe or stay for a long duration, you should consult the doctor immediately. Your doctor may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, don’t drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect.
Before using it, tell your doctor if you have an underlying disease or are taking medicines for any health conditions. The medicines that are used externally usually do not get affected by other medicines, however, you should let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines to ensure safety. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Uveitis
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
05How It Works
Atrocin Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Atropine and Tetracycline. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine which works by making the pupil of your eye larger and relax the muscles in your eye. Tetracycline is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Atrocin Eye Ointment, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Uveitis
Uveitis is swelling and redness in the inside of the eyes. It also causes severe pain in the eye and blurred vision. If left untreated, it can damage the eye tissue, leading to permanent vision loss. Atrocin Eye Ointment relaxes the muscles in the eye and gives relief from these symptoms. Taking Atrocin Eye Ointment prevents further tissue damage and improves eye health. Make sure you visit any eye care specialist for proper treatment. Treatment is important and can prevent serious complications.
08Side Effects
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
Dryness in mouth
Eye redness
Blurred vision
Stinging sensation
Irritation
Itching
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atrocin Eye Ointment 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Atrocin Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Atrocin Eye Ointment may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Atrocin Eye Ointment might cause blurring of vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how medicine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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