Optithrocin Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria in adults as well as children. Optithrocin Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Some people may also complain of blurred vision, eye itching, or a feeling that something is there in the eyes. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of Optithrocin Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Is Optithrocin Eye Drop safe??
  Ans: Optithrocin Eye Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. How should Optithrocin Eye Drop be used??
  Ans: The use of Optithrocin Eye Drop should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Optithrocin Eye Drop as advised by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Wash your hands before using the eye drops and pour one drop of this medicine into the affected eye. Use it for 3 days, in the morning and the evening. Remember not to use this medicine for more than 3 days, even if you have residual signs of infection. Optithrocin Eye Drop has prolonged action and will continue to work once you complete the 3-day course. You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Take care not to touch the eye or eyelids with the dropper tip of the container.
• Q. Q. Why is Optithrocin Eye Drop given for 3 days??
  Ans: The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Optithrocin Eye Drop is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. What should I avoid while taking Optithrocin Eye Drop??
  Ans: Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Optithrocin Eye Drop should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Optithrocin Eye Drop. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Optithrocin Eye Drop increases the risk of sunburn.
• Q. Q. Is Optithrocin Eye Drop a strong antibiotic??
  Ans: Optithrocin Eye Drop is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Optithrocin Eye Drop has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
• Q. Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Optithrocin Eye Drop??
  Ans: Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Optithrocin Eye Drop. Antibiotics such as Optithrocin Eye Drop can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Optithrocin Eye Drop or soon after stopping it.

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