Biomycetin Ear Drops is a prescription medicine that is used to treat bacterial eye infection (superficial ocular infections), inflammation of the conjunctiva (bacterial conjunctivitis. This medicine works by binding to bacterial ribosomes. Therefore, blocking the bacterial synthesis of protein at an early stage.
Antibacterials
Biomycetin Ear belongs to the Antibacterials class of medicines. Antibacterials, also known as Antibiotics, are widely used in the treatment and prevention of diseases caused by bacteria. It destroys or slows down the growth of bacteria
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Before taking Biomycetin Drops 5ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eye and have a rash on the scalp or face, black or coloured part of the eye looks unusual, foreign body in the eye, recurrent eye infection, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), dry eyes, eye injury or eye surgery, or using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Do not use eye/ear drops for longer durations than your doctor recommended as long-term use may cause a cataract of the eye (clouding of the lens) and suppression of the adrenal gland function.
Medicine Interaction: Biomycetin Drops 5ml may interact with an anti-cancer agent (methotrexate), immune suppressant (azathioprine), antiviral drug (ritonavir), medication used to treat HIV (cobicistat), pain killers (acetaminophen), antibiotic (cotrimoxazole).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Rarely, the use of Biomycetin Ear Drops may cause the following side-effects:
hives
itching
stinging sensation
temporary irritation
The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Biomycetin Ear Drops:
Immune system disorders
Symptoms: area of swelling of the lower layer of skin, allergic reaction, fever, fluid-filled blisters on the hands raised red bump on the skin
The treatment should be discontinued if such symptoms occur.
Eye disorders
Symptoms: burning inflammation of the skin
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Symptoms: decrease or loss of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Your doctor has prescribed Biomycetin Ear Drops because they judge that the benefit is greater than the risk posed by side-effects. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side-effects. This page does not list all possible side-effects of Biomycetin Ear Drops.
How to Store it: Store in a cool place. Protect from light.
Over Dose: Store in a cool place. Protect from light.
Precautions: Store in a cool place. Protect from light.
Missed Dose: Store in a cool place. Protect from light.