Renamycin Eye/Ear Ointment

Oxytetracycline 0.5% + Polymixin B Sulphate E/E prep
Renata Limited
Pack size 3.5 gm tube
Unite Price 20.00 BDT

Indications

Renamycin Eye/Ear Ointment is used for: Ocular infections, Aural infections

Adult Dose

Adult & Child: As Eye ointment: Apply 2 hourly in acute infection. Ear ointment: Small amount of ointment in the external auditory meatus 2-4 times daily.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Avoid prolonged use. Perforated ear drum.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Antacids, iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, zinc salts reduce absorption. Concurrent use may cause increased levels of lithium, digoxin, halofantrine and theophylline; decreased concentrations of atovaquone. Increased risk of ergotism with ergot alkaloids. May cause failure of oral contraception. Potentially Fatal: Interferes with anticoagulant control. Nephrotoxic effects exacerbated by diuretics, methoxyflurane or other nephrotoxic drugs; avoid concurrent use with potentially hepatotoxic drugs. Increased incidence of benign intracranial hypertension with retinoids.

Side Effects

Side effects of Oxytetracycline 0.5% + Polymixin B Sulphate E/E prep : Local irritation. Occular or Oto toxicity.

Mode of Action

Oxytetracycline binds reversibly to the 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunits, thus inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and arresting cell growth. It is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Polymyxin B: Bactericidal; causes leakage of bacterial membrane.

Note

Renamycin Eye/Ear Ointment generic name is Oxytetracycline 0.5% + Polymixin B Sulphate E/E prep. Renamycin Eye/Ear Ointment is manufactured by Renata LimitedRenamycin is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Renamycin Eye/Ear Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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