Introduction

Uses of SQ-Mycetin

Bacterial eye infections

Side effects of SQ-Mycetin

Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision

How to use SQ-Mycetin

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 dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How SQ-Mycetin works

SQ-Mycetin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the eye infection.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed SQ-Mycetin for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However, do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get another eye infection.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Safety Advice

– Alcohol: No interaction found/established
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: SQ-Mycetin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: SQ-Mycetin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: SQ-Mycetin may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
– Kidney: No interaction found/established
– Liver: No interaction found/established