Consumer Information for: PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN
Consumer Information
Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.
What the medication is used for
pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN is used to treat bacterial eye infections.
Antibacterial drugs like pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. Although you may feel better early in the treatment, pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN (resistance). This means that pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.
What it does
pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN is an antibiotic. It works by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause your infection.
What the medicinal ingredient is
Erythromycin
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum.
What dosage form it comes in
Ointment: 5 mg/g
When it should not be used
- are allergic to erythromycin or any other ingredients of pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN
- have infections that are resistant to this medication (bacteria will not be killed).
Warnings and precautions
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have.
- If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN. These can be re-inserted 15 minutes after application of the ointment.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
Proper use of this medication
Follow your doctor’s instruction carefully about how much pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN to apply and when to apply it.
Usual dose
Apply the ointment directly into the affected eye(s) one or more times daily as directed by your doctor.
Administration
- Wash hands before use.
- Remove tube cap.
- Tilt head up when looking in a mirror.
- Gently pull down the lower eyelid until there is a “pocket” (see picture below).
- Apply a ribbon of ointment 0.5- 1 cm along in this pocket (see picture below).
- Let go of the lower eyelid and close the eye for 30 seconds.
- If you use ointment in both eyes, repeat the steps for the other eye.
- To avoid contamination and injury, do not let the tip of the tube touch your eye.
- If you are using another eye medicine, wait at least 15 minutes before applying the other medicine.
- For the multiple-use 3.5 g tube, close and tighten the cap. If you are using a 1 g single-use tube, discard tube after use.
Missed Dose
If you forget to apply the ointment, simply apply it as soon as you remember. Then go back to the original schedule as directed by your doctor. Do not apply 2 doses to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Side effects and what to do about them
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking pdp-ERYTHROMYCIN. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- Hives
- Skin rashes
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe | Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
|---|---|---|---|
| RARE | |||
| Severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as: swelling of the face, mouth, throat, lips, eyes, difficulty breathing, burning and/or painful red eyes, tearing, skin reactions (rash, blisters, hives) | ✔ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Protect from freezing.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can help improve the safe use of health products for Canadians by reporting serious and unexpected side effects to Health Canada. Your report may help to identify new side effects and change the product safety information.
3 ways to report:
- Online at MedEffect;
- By calling 1-866-234-2345 (toll-free);
- By completing a Consumer Side Effect Reporting Form and sending it by:
- Fax to 1-866-678-6789 (toll-free), or
- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada, Postal Locator 1908C
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full prescribing information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); or by calling 1-800-550-6060.
This leaflet was prepared by PENDOPHARM, Division of Pharmascience Inc.
Last Revised: JAN-16-2017
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