Optifucin 1% Eye Drops (Viscous)
Fusidic Acid 1% eye prep
10mg/g
Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.
| Pack size | 5g Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | JORDAN |
| Agent | ARABIAN ETHICALS CO. |
| Retail Price | 11.00 AED |
Indications
Optifucin 1% Eye Drops (Viscous) is used for:
This is indicated for the topical treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa. These may include, bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, sty and keratitis.
It may also be used for the management of corneal and conjunctival abrasions and foreign body injuries.
Adult Dose
Viscous Eye Drops
Adults: Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily for 7 days.
Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the eye returns to normal.
Child Dose
Viscous Eye Drops
Children (> 2 years): Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily for 7 days.
Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the eye returns to normal.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Fusidic acid viscous eye drops is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this preparation.
Precautions
For ophthalmic use only
Use in lactation: It is not clear if enough medication from the eye drop would pass into breast milk. Caution should be exercised while giving this eye drops to a nursing mother.
Use in children: Safety & effectiveness in children below the age of 2 years have not been established.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fusidic Acid 1% eye prep :
Fusidic acid is generally associated with very few adverse effects. The most frequently reported treatment-related side-effect is slight stinging or irritation.
Mechanism of Action
Fusidic acid is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Fusidic acid interferes with amino acid transfer from aminoacyl-tRNA to protein on the ribosomes. Fusidic acid is active against a wide range of gram-positive organisms. The sustained release formulation ensures prolonged contact with the conjunctival sac. Fusidic acid penetrates well into the aqueous humor.
Note
Optifucin 1% 10mg/g Eye Drops (Viscous) manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.. Its generic name is Fusidic Acid 1% eye prep. Optifucin 1% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Optifucin 1% Eye Drops (Viscous) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.