Fucithalmic

For adults and children two years and older, the recommended dose of fusidic acid drops is 1 drop into each eye, every 12 hours for 7 days.

Use Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) for the full length of time that your doctor has recommended. This will reduce the possibility of the infection returning. If the infection has not fully cleared within 7 days, contact your doctor for another assessment.

Be sure to wash your hands before and after using the medication to avoid introducing new bacteria into your eye. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to anything including the eye lashes, as this can contaminate the tube with bacteria. Ask your pharmacist to show you how to properly apply eye drops.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. The multi-dose tubes should be safely discarded 28 days after opening, even if medication is left in the container.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: when used, it may cause a temporary burning sensation. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Preserved
Each gram of sterile aqueous viscous eye drop suspension contains fusidic acid (hemihydrate) 10 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzalkonium chloride (as preservative), mannitol, carbomer, disodium edetate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), water.

Do not use Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) if you are allergic to fusidic acid or any ingredients of the medication.

Do not give Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) to children under 2 years of age.

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent).

Contact lenses: Wearing contact lenses while treating an eye infection may cause permanent damage to your eyes. The preservative in many eye medications can build up on the lenses and permanently damage the lenses. If you wear contact lenses, sterilize or replace your current lenses and wear glasses until the infection has completely cleared.

Overgrowth of organisms: Prolonged or repeated use of fusidic acid may result in an overgrowth of bacteria or fungi and organisms that are not killed by the medication. This can cause other infections to develop. If eye irritation, redness, or discomfort gets worse or does not clear in 7 days, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Pregnancy: There are no studies that determine the safety of using fusidic acid during pregnancy. Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) passes into breast milk when taken by mouth. It is not clear if enough medication from the eye drop form would pass into breast milk to become a problem. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking fusidic acid, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Fucithalmic (Fusidic-acid-eent) have not been established for children less than 2 years old.

This medication is for the eye. To use: Wash your hands as well as the skin surrounding the affected eye. Gently pull down the lower lid of the affected eye. Apply 1 viscous drop of the medication, which quickly turns to liquid in your eye. Unless your condition prevents you from doing so, close the eye for at least 1 minute, while gently pressing on the inner corner of the eye, near the nose. To avoid contaminating the medication, do not let the tip of the applicator touch your fingers or any part of your eye. Close the container tightly after each use. Continue applying the product to complete the prescribed course of treatment, even after improvement is seen or felt. This medication is typically used twice a day. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Generally, a treatment with this medication lasts several days. Use it for the entire time prescribed in order to achieve the medication's full benefit. If you forget a dose, apply it as soon as you remember -- unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed one. Do not apply more to try to catch up.