Azemo 1% 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.

Azemo 1% 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.

Uses of Azemo Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Azemo Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Azemo 1% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Use it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Azemo Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Azemo

Burning eyes

How to use Azemo Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Azemo Eye Drop works

Azemo 1% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Azemo 1% Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Azemo 1% Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
It should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Azemo 1% Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Azemo Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Azemo 1% 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Azemo 1% Eye Drop

₹60.1/Eye Drop

Zaha Eye Drop

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹173/eye drop

179% costlier

Azithral Eye Drop

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹165/eye drop

166% costlier

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Azemo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Astemizole

Brand(s): Alestol, Astelong, Astem

Life-threatening

Disopyramide

Brand(s): Norpace, Regubeat

Life-threatening

Ebastine

Brand(s): Qubast, Basbat, Ebaler

Life-threatening

Lovastatin

Brand(s): Elstin

Life-threatening

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

What are you using Azemo Eye Drop for?

Bacterial inf*

100%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Azemo 1% Eye Drop?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Azemo Eye Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Azemo 1% Eye Drop on price

Average

100%

FAQs

Q. Is Azemo 1% Eye Drop safe?

Azemo 1% Eye Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. How should Azemo 1% Eye Drop be used?

The use of Azemo 1% Eye Drop should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Azemo 1% Eye Drop as advised by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Wash your hands before applying this medicine into the affected eye. Take care not to touch the eye or eyelids with the dropper tip of the container.

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