Azimycin ophthalmic solution 1% (azithromycin, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, antibiotic)

What is Azimycin ophthalmic solution 1%?

Azimycin ophthalmic solution contains azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is used against some Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, and many atypical bacteria. Azimycin 1% ophthalmic solution is effective in treating many eye infections, including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, hordeolum and dacryocystitis.

Azimycin ophthalmic solution can be used for adults and children 7 years and older. Studies have shown that the topical form of azithromycin is more effective for the treatment of eye infections than the oral form, as it provides longer-lasting cytological improvements that last at least 5 weeks.

Active principles: azithromycin

Amount: 5 vials * 2.5 ml

Maker: Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan

Indications: Azimycin ophthalmic solution is effective for the treatment of various bacterial eye infections, including the following:

• conjunctivitis,
• blepharitis,
• hordeolum,
• dacryocystitis.

How to use

In case of conjunctivitis: adults and children over 7 years old use 1 drop 2 times a day for 2 days. After that apply once a day for 5 days.

In case of blepharitis, and dacryocystitis: adults use 1 drop 2 times a day for 2 days. After that apply once a day for 12 days.

Wash your hands with soap and water before use. Then turn the bottle upside down and shake it several times. Then turn the bottle upside down, open the cap and apply for the medicine so that the pipette tip does not touch the surface of the eye.

Contraindications: do not use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not use in patients with contact lenses.

Important information

If your doctor has prescribed you to use other eye drops at the same time, wait more than 5 minutes.

Store at 2-8 ℃ before opening the vial and store at room temperature (1 to 30 ℃) after opening the vial.

If an allergic reaction occurs, patients needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.