Framycetin (Sulphate)
Framycetin (Sulphate) Information

About Framycetin (Sulphate)

Framycetin (Sulphate) is antibiotic and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including skin. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Framycetin (Sulphate) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the drug it may result in ineffective treatment.

Indications

Framycetin (Sulphate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Burns and scalds, Ear infection, Ent infections, Eye infections, GI infections, Infections of bladder, Skin infections, Surgical infections, Surgical leisions, Traumatic injury, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Decontamination of digestive tract.

Contraindication

Framycetin (Sulphate) is contraindicated in conditions like Tuberculosis,Viral eye infection,Glaucoma.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Framycetin (Sulphate), which give rise to further complications include Ototoxicity, GI symptoms, Posterior subcapsular cataract.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Framycetin (Sulphate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Inflammation, Irritation, Itching, Contact dermatitis, Burning sensation, Stinging, pruritis(less commonly), Contact dermatitis.

Warnings

It is recommended that you receive regular eye examinations while you taking this medicine, as it can sometimes cause eye problems. Consult your doctor if you experience any disturbances in your vision while taking this medicine.This medicine should not be used to treat a red eye not diagnosed by a doctor, as inappropriate use can cause blindness.Should be use with caution in children.This medicine is not to be taken by mouth. Prolong use may lead to adrenal suspenssion in infants.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.