Sometimes our eyes get red, itchy, and sticky, right? When we go to the doctor, he prescribes an eye ointment that is said to be a bacterial infection. Today, we are going to talk about an eye ointment that is a combination of three types of antibiotics, which is commonly prescribed in such cases. This can help you get rid of your eye infection quickly.
What is this medicine? What is it used for?
Simply put, this is an eye ointment made from three antibiotics. The three antibiotics are Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin . These work together to kill bacterial eye infections .
Imagine, when bacteria enter our eyes, they multiply there and cause an infection. That's when symptoms like red, itchy, and swollen eyes appear. What this medicine does is kill those bacteria and control the infection.
The most important thing is that this medicine only works for bacterial infections. It does not cure things like viral infections. Therefore, it is not good to use it without the advice of a doctor.
Things you need to tell your doctor before using this medicine
Before your doctor prescribes this medicine, he or she will need to know your complete medical history. Therefore, if you have any of the following conditions, be sure to mention them.
| Your situation | Why should you tell the doctor? |
|---|---|
| Glaucoma of the eyes | Some eye medications can affect eye pressure. |
| If you have recently had cataract surgery | Since the eye is still healing after surgery, special care must be taken when choosing medications. |
| If you wear contact lenses | It is not recommended to wear contact lenses while you have an infection and are using this medicine. You should consult your doctor about this. |
| If you have allergies to these medications or other medications, foods, or dyes | This is very important to prevent the risk of you developing an allergy. |
| If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding | Any medication should only be used under medical advice, as it may affect the baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding. |
How do you apply this medicine correctly to your eyes?
To get the full benefit of the medicine, you need to apply it exactly to your eye. Don't worry, just follow these steps.
1. Wash your hands: First, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Wash your hands again after applying the medicine.
2. Preparation: Tilt your head back slightly and gently pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger. This will create a small pouch-like space between the eyelid and the eye.
3. Caution: Most importantly! Be careful not to let the tip of the medicine tube touch your eyes, fingertips, or any other surface. Doing so can introduce germs into the tube and contaminate the medicine.
4. Applying the medication: Now slowly squeeze the tube and apply a thin layer of medication to the pouch you created, on the inside of the eye.
5. Allowing it to spread: Close your eye slowly and allow the medicine inside to spread throughout your eye. Your vision may be slightly blurry for a few minutes, this is normal, don't worry about it.
Important: Use this medicine for the full number of days prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms have subsided. If you do, the infection may come back. Also, this medicine is for you only. Never share your medicine with anyone else.
What if the medicine is used too much?
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, that is, an overdose, do not panic and immediately go to the nearest hospital Emergency Unit (ETU) . Alternatively, call the National Poisons Information Centre at the Colombo National Hospital and seek medical advice.
What do you do if you forget to take your medicine?
That's possible. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose (for example, within an hour or two), skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Never take two doses at once.
Possible side effects when using the medicine
Like all medications, this one can have minor side effects. Some are serious, some are common.
| Side effects that you should report to your doctor immediately | |
|---|---|
| ⚫ Allergic reactions | Skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips or tongue. |
| ⚫ Changes in vision | Persistent blurred vision or other vision problems. |
| ⚫ Eye pain, inflammation, or sensitivity to light | More pain or discomfort than the slight burning sensation that occurs after the medication is applied. |
| Things that are usually nothing to worry about, but should be reported to the doctor if they persist | |
| ⚫ Slight burning or tingling | A slight burning sensation occurs immediately after applying the medicine to the eye and disappears after a short time. |
Other things to consider
- If your symptoms don't improve in a few days, or if they get worse, tell your doctor right away.
- To prevent the spread of infection, do not share your towels, handkerchiefs, etc. with other family members.
- When the course of medication is finished, throw away any remaining medication.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children, at room temperature . Do not use expired medicine.
Take-Home Message
- This medicine is for use only in the treatment of eye infections caused by bacteria. Use only as directed by your doctor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the medicine. Also, keep the tip of the medicine tube clean by not touching it anywhere.
- Use the medicine for the full number of days prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms improve.
- This medicine is for you only. To prevent the spread of infection and for your safety, do not share it with anyone else.
- If you experience severe eye pain, swelling, vision changes, or allergic symptoms (such as skin rash), see your doctor immediately.
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