Vecamox T Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Vecamox T Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Vecamox T Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Vecamox T Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Vecamox T Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Vecamox T Eye Drop

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 Vecamox T

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Vecamox T Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.

How Vecamox T Eye Drop works

Vecamox T Eye Drop is a combination of two antibiotics: Tobramycin and Moxifloxacin which treat eye infections. Tobramycin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Moxifloxacin kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Vecamox T Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Vecamox T Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vecamox T Eye Drop 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

What if you forget to take Vecamox T Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Vecamox T Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Vecamox T Eye Drop to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Burning sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

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Dermatology

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FAQs

Q. How long does Vecamox T Eye Drop takes to work?

Usually, Vecamox T Eye Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop applying Vecamox T Eye Drop when I feel better?

No, do not stop applying Vecamox T Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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References

Moxifloxacin hydrochloride. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2009 [revised 19 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Tobramycin. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2001 [revised 26 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Moxifloxacin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Tobramycin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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