Algocin 250 mg tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
This medicine is used to treat patients with superficial bacterial eye infections, adnexa infections (eye orbit, conjunctiva, and eyelids), and corneal ulcers (inflammation of a part of the eye).
The side effects of this medication include transient (temporary) irritation, skin rashes, and taste distubances.
Pregnancy
This medicine should be used when needed. Consult your healthcare provider before taking this medication.
Lactation
It is not known whether this medicine passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell our doctor your medical history, especially of: allergy to this medicine, allergy to other quinolone antibiotics such as ofloxacin and levofloxacin.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with soft contact lenses.
What should I avoid while taking this medicine?
Avoid dairy products such milk or yogurt while taking this medicine
How to take this medicine?
This medicine is used orally or intravenously. The injectable form is injected into a vein by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or doing it at home, ensure that you follow the correct procedure and take all relevant precautions. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.
How to store this medicine?
Please store the oral form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from children, and excessive light and moisture. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
How many times should I take this medicine in a day?
This medicine is usually taken twice in a day. One in the morning and then at night.
How long does it take this medicine to work?
Most people feel better within 48-72 hours and have minimal to no symptoms by the 7th day.
What should I avoid with this medicine?
This medicine is only for use in the ear, avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth. If this happens, rinse it with water.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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