Indications
Soframycin Eye drops is used for:
Conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Apply 1 drop 2-3 times daily into the affected eyes.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Known allergy to lanolin or framycetin. Fungal/viral or resistant bacterial eye infections
Precautions
Pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Co-admin of gramicidin with framycetin reduces the risk of selecting resistant bacteria.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Framycetin sulfate Eye prep :
Sensitisation, contact dermatitis, local irritation and itching.
Mechanism of Action
Framycetin is an aminoglyoside antibiotic which is the major component of neomycin. Susceptible organisms include many gram-negative bacteria (but not Pseudomonas) and many strains of Staphylococcus. Used topically in the treatment of skin, eye and ear infections often in combination with steroids and other antimicrobials.
Note
Soframycin 5mg/ml Eye drops manufactured by Synovia Pharma PLC. Its generic name is Framycetin sulfate Eye prep. Soframycin is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Soframycin Eye drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.