Expert advice for Estocin Eye Ointment
Your doctor has prescribed Estocin Eye Ointment to treat bacterial infections of the eye. 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. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
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Composition
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Azithromycin Topical (1% w/w) |
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Side Effect
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Common
No common side effects seen. |
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How to works
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How Estocin Eye Ointment works
Estocin Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medications called as macrolide antibiotics. It works by interfering with formation of essential protein (protein synthesis) thereby preventing the bacteria from growing and reproducing. |
