Olithro Eye Ointment is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria in adults as well as children.

Olithro Eye Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Some people may also complain of blurred vision, eye itching, or a feeling that something is there in the eyes. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.

Uses of Olithro Eye Ointment

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Olithro Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Olithro Eye Ointment is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Use it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Olithro Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Olithro

Burning eyes

How to use Olithro Eye Ointment

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Olithro Eye Ointment works

Olithro Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olithro Eye Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olithro Eye Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
It should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Olithro Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Olithro Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Olithro Eye Ointment, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Olithro Eye Ointment

₹114/Eye Ointment

Azithral Eye Ointment

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹175/eye ointment

52% costlier

Optithrocin Eye Ointment

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹170/eye ointment

48% costlier

Zaha Eye Ointment

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹178/eye ointment

55% costlier

Azizap Eye Ointment

Doctor Wonder Private Limited

₹140/eye ointment

22% costlier

Estocin Eye Ointment

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹109/eye ointment

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Macrolides

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FAQs

Is Olithro Eye Ointment safe?

Olithro Eye Ointment is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

How should Olithro Eye Ointment be used?

The use of Olithro Eye Ointment should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Olithro Eye Ointment as advised by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Wash your hands before applying this medicine into the affected eye. Take care not to touch the eye or eyelids with the dropper tip of the container.

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