Endocin Eye/Ear Drops
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic instilled in the eye/ear to treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear. Additionally, it also helps to prevent an infection after an eye/ear injury or surgery.
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic instilled in the eye/ear to treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear. Additionally, it also helps to prevent an infection after an eye/ear injury or surgery.
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic instilled in the eye/ear to treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear. Additionally, it also helps to prevent an infection after an eye/ear injury or surgery.
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye/ear. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medication to the same area. 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/ear 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 with this medicine include temporary eye/ear irritation after application. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or if your condition worsens.
03Uses
Bacterial eye / ear infections
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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
05How It Works
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This relieves discomfort, itching and irritation.
06Benefits
In Bacterial eye / ear infections
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops 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, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear 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.
07Side 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
Application site irritation
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops 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.
Driving:UNSAFE
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops 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
09Drug Tips
Endocin Eye/Ear Drops is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Don’t use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn’t improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
References
Sources and references
MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1516-17.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Aminoglycosides & Spectinomycin. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 812.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 51.
