SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops

✔️ Uses of SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops

Treatment of bacterial infections.

✔️ How does SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops work?

SQ-Mycetin, an antibiotic, halts bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for their vital functions.

✔️ Side Effects of SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops

• Stinging in the eyes
• Blurred vision
• Hypersensitivity reactions, including rashes, fever, and angioedema with ophthalmic application.

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Complete the full course of treatment.
• Do not touch the tip to avoid contamination.
• Wait 5-10 minutes before applying another medication to the same eye.
• Continue use for 48 hours after symptoms clear.
• Use caution when driving or using machines if it causes temporary blurred vision.

✔️ Indications of SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops

SQ-Mycetin is your ally against bacterial eye infections. This antibiotic fights bacteria, bringing relief and aiding in the cure of eye infections. Follow your doctor's instructions for precise administration.

✔️ Pharmacology

Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, demonstrating both bacteriostatic and bactericidal action.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of SQ-Mycetin 0.5% Eye and Ear Drops

1. For external use only.
2. Follow the prescribed dose and duration.
3. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
4. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
5. Wipe off extra liquid.

✔️ Interaction

May interact with iron, vitamin B12, phenobarbitone, rifampin, oral contraceptives, oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycemic agents, and phenytoin.

✔️ Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity or toxic reaction to the drug
• Herpes simplex and other viral conditions of the eye or ear
• Mycosis

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Therefore, use only when considered essential by the physicians.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.
• Do not wear contact lenses during treatment. Dispose of any leftover medicine at the end of the 5-day course.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a cool (between 2°C-8°C) and dry place, protect from light, and keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the dropper tip to the surface since this may contaminate the solution. Do not use after 30 days of the first opening.