Fradex Eye/Ear Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Dexamethasone , Framycetin
Used For
Eye Infection / Ear Infection
How it works
Framycetin Sulphate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to that of neomycin, this includes Staph. aureus and most clinically significant gram negative organisms. Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid and has the general properties as other corticosteroids.
Fradex Eye/Ear Usage And Safety
Dosage
Dexamethasone , Framycetin
Side Effects
Your eyes have problems focussing or develop a blind spot. You may have increased pressure in the eye ; You have difficulty seeing at night or notice that your eyesight is cloudy and fuzzy, or you see halos around lights. These could be signs of cataracts. This may occur after using the medicine for a long time ; You experience blurred vision .
Drug Interactions
Always ask your physician or pharmacist for any drug interaction.
Indication
For Eye : It is indicated for blepharitis and infected eczema of the eyelid; allergic, infective and rosacea conjunctivitis; rosacea keratitis; scleritis and episcleritis;iridocyclitis and other inflammatory conditions of the anterior segment of the eye.For Ear: It is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa (acute and chronic) and other inflammatory and seborrheic conditions of the external ear.
When not to Use
Do not use : If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to framycetin sulphate, dexamethasone ,or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .
Fradex Eye/Ear Precautions
Precaution
Topical corticosteroids should never be given for an undiagnosed red eye as inappropriate use is potentially blinding.
Fradex Eye/Ear Warnings
Warning 1
Visual disturbance may be reported with systemic and topical corticosteroid use. If a patient presents with symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual disturbances, the patient should be considered for referral to an ophthalmologist for evaluation of possible causes which may include cataract, glaucoma or rare diseases such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) which have been reported after use of systemic and topical corticosteroids.
Warning 2
Treatment with corticosteroid/antibiotic combinations should not be continued for more than 7 days in the absence of any clinical improvement, since prolonged use may lead to occult extension of infections due to the masking effect of the steroid. Prolonged use may also lead to skin sensitisation and the emergence of resistant organisms.
Warning 3
Treatment with corticosteroid preparations should not be repeated or prolonged without regular review to exclude raised intraocular, pressure, cataract formation or unsuspected infections.
Fradex Eye/Ear Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
