📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Ocular bacterial infections:*
Adults & Children: 1-2 eye drops up to six times daily. Severe infections: Initially 1-2 drops every 15-20 min, reducing frequency gradually as infection is controlled or apply eye ointment 2-3 times/day to every 3-4 hr.
*Bacterial ear infections:*
Adults & Children: 2-3 eardrops 3-4 times daily and at night.
⛔ Contraindications
Soft contact lenses.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Other nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Eye: Transient irritation,Superinfection, blurred vision. Ear: Transient irritation. Superinfection.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Avoid unless essential
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Avoid unless essential
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.