Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections Rebrex Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is 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.

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.

Rebrex Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (e.g. conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (e.g. blepharitis). It may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery.Rebrex Eye Drop stops the growth of bacteria and thereby helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Rebrex Eye Drop will not work for eye infections that are not caused by bacteria (e.g. viral) and therefore should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.Common side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation burning sensation itching and redness after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision when first used. Therefore do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have an active eye infection.

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.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Rebrex Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Rebrex Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : CAUTION <p> Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Rebrex Eye Drop use it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Aminoglycosides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Burning sensation | Eye redness | Eye itching | Eye irritation

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. What bacteria does Rebrex Eye Drop kill?::: Rebrex Eye Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Rebrex Eye Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Rebrex Eye Drop includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis some species of Streptococci Pseudomonas aeruginosa Escherichia coli Klebsiella pneumoniae Enterobacter aerogenes Proteus mirabilis Morganella morganii most Proteus vulgaris strains Haemophilus influenza and H. aegyptius Moraxella lacunata Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.| Q. How long should you use Rebrex Eye Drop?::: The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance if you have mild to moderate eye infection your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops 4 times a day usually. In severe infections you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.| Q. How should Rebrex Eye Drop be used?::: You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.| Q. What if I don't get better after using Rebrex Eye Drop?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can I stop using Rebrex Eye Drop when I feel better?::: No do not stop taking Rebrex Eye Drop without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore for better and complete treatment it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.