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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| CONJUNCTIVITIS, BLEPHARITIS AND BLEPHAROCONJUNCTIVITIS |
| Adult:
As 0.5% ointment. Apply 2-3 times daily into the affected eyes. |
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| Otic/Aural |
| POSTTRAUMATIC OR PRE- AND POSTOPERATIVE OTITIS EXTERNA |
| Adult:
As 0.5% drops: Use as directed. |
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| Topical/Cutaneous |
| SKIN INFECTIONS |
| Adult:
As sulfate: Apply 1% dressing onto affected area. |
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| Precautions |
If large areas of skin are being treated, ototoxicity may be a hazard, particularly in children, elderly and those with renal impairment. Pregnancy. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Ototoxicity, if large areas used in high-risk groups; sensitisation, contact dermatitis, local irritation and itching. |
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| Interactions |
Co-admin of gramicidin with framycetin reduces the risk of selecting resistant bacteria. |
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