AZIMYCIN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 1% (アジマイシン点眼液1%)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Azithromycin hydrate

Available from:

SENJU PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD.

INN (International Name):

Azithromycin hydrate

Pharmaceutical form:

pale white and cloudy, viscous, ophthalmic solution, (cap)black, (volume)2.5mL

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Revised: 06/2023
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
AZIMYCIN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 1%
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Azithromycin hydrate
DOSAGE FORM:
pale white and cloudy, viscous, ophthalmic solution,
(cap)black, (volume)2.5mL
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, and shows
antibacterial action.
It is usually used in the treatment of eye infections such as
conjunctivitis, blepharitis,
hordeolum and dacryocystitis.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you wear contact lenses.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・For conjunctivitis: In general, for adults and children at age of 7
years old or more, apply 1
drop at a time, twice a day for 2 days, and then apply once a day for
5 days.
For blepharitis, hordeolum and dacryocystitis: In general, for adults,
apply 1 drop at a time,
twice a day for 2 days, and then apply once a day for 12 days. In any
case, strictly follow the
instructions.
・Before applying, wash your hands with soap and water. T