Framycetin Sulfate
About
Framycetin Sulfate belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat eye and ear infections caused by bacteria. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation.
Framycetin Sulfate contains Framycetin, which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Framycetin Sulfate treats bacterial eye/ear infections.
Use the Framycetin Sulfate as prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not use Framycetin Sulfate if you are allergic to any of its components or other aminoglycoside antibiotics (neomycin, kanamycin, paromomycin). Talk to your doctor if your condition did not improve even after using Framycetin Sulfate for a week or if it worsens. Do not use Framycetin Sulfate without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the contents. Framycetin Sulfate should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Framycetin Sulfate
Medicinal Benefits
Framycetin Sulfate contains Framycetin, which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. As a result, Framycetin Sulfate treats the eye infections like conjunctivitis, blepharitis, styes, corneal abrasions, burns, and corneal ulcers. Besides this, it can treat Otitis externa in the ear.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Framycetin Sulfate
- Irritation
- Discomfort
- Stinging sensation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Framycetin Sulfate if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using Framycetin Sulfate, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, eye surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), or a perforated eardrum and chronic otitis media. Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Food interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have vision problems, eye damage, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), hearing problems (cytotoxicity), perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media and history of eye or ear surgery.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol affects Framycetin Sulfate. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Framycetin Sulfate in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on using Framycetin Sulfate in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
cautionFramycetin Sulfate may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.
Liver
cautionLimited information on the usage of Framycetin Sulfate in patients with liver disease is available. Please consult your physician.
Kidney
cautionLimited information on the usage of Framycetin Sulfate in patients with kidney disease is available. Please consult your physician.
Children
cautionFramycetin Sulfate should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Eye infections:
- Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.
- You should wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
- Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and rest well.
- Regularly wash your hands. Keep unclean hands away from your eyes.
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Eyeliner, mascara, and kohl should not be shared.
- Wipe your eyes and face with clean towels or tissues at all times.
- Suppose you wear contact lenses; clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
- Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods.
- Blink frequently to aid in the spread of hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.
Ear infections:
- Immunity aids in the prevention of infection. To strengthen your immune system, include fruits and vegetables, high-quality proteins, and whole wheat grains in your diet.
- Avoid consuming foods you are allergic to, as it can cause the body to produce excessive mucus, resulting in inflammation.
- Avoid getting shampoo, soap, and water in the ear because they can cause itching.
- Poking or scratching the ear can cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in inflammation.
- Quit or limit the intake of caffeine and alcohol.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, and keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection/inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. A stye is a bump on the eyelid or base of eyelashes. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It is a common problem in people who wear contact lenses.
Bacterial ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.
FAQs
Framycetin Sulfate contains Framycetin Sulfate, which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Framycetin Sulfate treats bacterial eye/ear infections.
Please do not discontinue using Framycetin Sulfate until the course advised by the doctor has been completed. If you stop taking Framycetin Sulfate too soon, your symptoms may recur.
It would help if you didn't use the Framycetin Sulfate for more than the prescribed duration. Please reach out to the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it becomes worse.
Wearing contact lenses during treatment is not recommended unless advised by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before instilling the drops into your eye, and wait at least 15 minutes before wearing them back.
