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Azithral Eye Ointment

Azithromycin (1% w/w)
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Azithral Eye Ointment 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.

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General Information

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Product introduction

Azithral Eye Ointment 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 Azithral Eye Ointment

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Azithral Eye Ointment

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Azithral Eye Ointment 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 Azithral Eye Ointment

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 Azithral
  • Burning eyes

How to use Azithral Eye Ointment

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

How Azithral Eye Ointment works

Azithral Eye Ointment 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.

Quick tips

  • Wash your hands before and after using Azithral Eye Ointment to avoid spreading infection.
  • Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and apply only the prescribed amount without touching the tip of Azithral Eye Ointment to your eye.
  • Keep your eyes closed for a minute after applying to let the medicine absorb properly.
  • Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine unless your doctor says it is okay.
  • Store the medicine as instructed and discard it after the recommended duration, even if some is left or not expired.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azithral Eye Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
It should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Azithral Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

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

Arsenic Trioxide (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor ECG (Electrocardiogram).

Frequently asked questions

Azithral Eye Ointment is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
The use of Azithral Eye Ointment should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Azithral Eye Ointment 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Macrolides

References

  1. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 801.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 117-20.
  3. Azithromycin. Cardinal Health; 2007. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Sunways. Azithromycin Dihydrate [Product Information]. [Accessed 09 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Once A Day
70%
Twice A Day
25%
Thrice A Day
4%
Four Times A Day
1%
Bacterial infections
81%
Others
14%
Conjunctivitis
5%
Average
52%
Poor
30%
Excellent
19%
No Side Effect
20%
Irritation
20%
Burning sensation around the eyes
20%
Eye irritation
20%
Burning sensation
20%
With or without food
83%
With food
17%
Average
61%
Expensive
39%
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Marketer details

Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Azithral Eye Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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