Occumox Eye Ointment 5gm

OCCUMOX 0.5% EYE OINTMENT Used to manage bacterial conjunctivitis HOW OCCUMOX 0.5% EYE OINTMENT WORKSOCCUMOX 0.5% EYE OINTMENT works by inhibiting the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV which are required for DNA replication and transcription resulting in cell death. This manages the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing and destroys them. DIRECTIONS FOR USEApply OCCUMOX 0.5% EYE OINTMENT as advised by your physician. It is for topical ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the infection. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Do not touch the applicator tip to any surface to avoid contaminating the contents. SIDE EFFECTS OF OCCUMOX 0.5% EYE OINTMENTCOMMON decreased visual acuity dry eyes keratitis (inflammation of cornea) redness, eye pain and itching bright red patch tearing fever increased cough ear infection throat pain, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing rash rhinitis (runny nose) UNCOMMON headache signs of blepharitis like red, itchy eyelids eye swelling altered taste sensation RARE anemia numbness signs of erythema of eyelid endophthalmitis such as sever eye pain, extreme sensitivity to light signs of corneal problems (Ex. ulcerative keratitis, corneal erosion, corneal abrasion, corneal opacity, corneal infiltrates) include red, teary eyes with pain and pus discharge signs of increased intraocular pressure like severe headache and vomiting nasal discomfort, throat pain, sensation of foreign body in throat vomiting Stop applying and contact your doctor immediately if you experience following side effects: signs of a rash or allergic reactions