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Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment

Manufactured bySunways (India) Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsTobramycin
Description
Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections. It works by blocking the production of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. This prevents further growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria. Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment may cause side effects such as blurred vision, swelling of eyelids, itchiness, redness, irritation, or burning/stinging sensation in your eyes, etc. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment should be instilled in your eyes as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the course of treatment may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. This medicine is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses. Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other eye conditions or using any other eye drops. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment

  • Eye itchiness or redness
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning or stinging of eyes
  • Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial eye infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment remains effective is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of adequate studies on pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is not known. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, changes in eyesight, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of adequate studies on pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is not known. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment even if you feel better after a few doses.

Use in children

Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is not recommended for use in children below two months of age unless directed by your doctor.

Contact lens

Avoid wearing contact lenses if you have an eye infection.

Driving or operating machines

Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment may cause short-term blurring of vision, burning sensation, or discomfort in the eyes after application. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

As Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment is meant for external use only. Administer it as directed by your doctor. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip. Use Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment to prevent re-infection. Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands. Avoid sharing items like eyeglasses, contact lenses, pillows, towels, clothes, or eye or face makeup when you have eye infections.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Nebracin 0.3 % Ointment stops the growth of bacteria by blocking the production of essential proteins required for their growth.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aminoglycosides, Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

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