Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5%

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

Bacterial eye infections

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.

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

You have been prescribed Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

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.

It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

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.

Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Your doctor has prescribed Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

This can be taken either with or without food.

Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.

Do not use Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Q. How long does Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% take to work?

Usually, Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don’t get better after using Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5%?

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.

Q. Can I stop taking Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

In Bacterial eye infections

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

Stinging in the eyes

Blurred vision

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% 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.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Aurocol Eye Drop 0.5% may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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