Category of Drug | Framycetin is an Anti-Infective drug |
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Indications | Framycetin is used for 1. Bacterial skin infections 2. Burns 3. ENT infections 4. Surgical infections 5. Traumatic injury 6. Blepharitis. |
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Available dosage forms | 1. DROPS 2. CREAM 3. DRESSING 4. POWDER |
Dose | |
Contraindications | 1. Tuberculosis 2. Glaucoma 3. Perforated tympanic membrane 4. Fungal 5. Viral or resistant bacterial infections of the eye 6. Hypersensitivity |
Precautions | 1. Pregnancy 2. Ototoxicity due to systemic absorption may occur if applied on large areas in children 3. Elderly and patients with renal failure 4. Avoid prolonged use 5. interactions |
Adverse Effects | 1. Ototoxicity 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms 3. Inflammation 4. Transient irritation 5. Contact dermatitis 6. Burning sensation 7. Pruritus. |
Pregnancy Category |