Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop

Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop is an azithromycin ophthalmic medicine used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each 3 mL bottle contains azithromycin eye drop solution, an antibiotic in the macrolide class. It works in the eye to help stop bacteria from growing and spreading. Doctors may prescribe Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop for conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis when an antibiotic eye treatment is needed.

How it works: Azithromycin blocks bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. When used as Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop, it acts directly on the infected eye surface to help clear the infection.

Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop is a single-strength eye drop presentation, so there are no other brand strengths or forms listed here for comparison. The 3 mL bottle is suited to patients who need a short course of antibiotic eye treatment in a convenient multi-dose container. A doctor may choose this form because it delivers medicine directly to the eye, where it is needed, with minimal whole-body exposure.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Reducing bacteria in the eye
• Prescription antibiotic eye care

• Use only in the affected eye or eyes exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after using Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and ask your doctor when you can put them back in.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Close your eye gently for a minute or two after instilling the drop; do not rub the eye.

Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop supplies 3 mL of azithromycin ophthalmic solution per bottle. The exact dose, number of drops, and how often you use it are decided by your doctor based on the infection and your age; this is not a one-size-fits-all product. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, and do not share the bottle with anyone else.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging after instillation
• Eye irritation or itching
• Blurred vision right after the drop is used
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use
• Mild eye redness

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not for viral or fungal eye problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Temporary blurred vision can occur after dosing, so use caution with driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor about all other eye drops or ointments you use to avoid dosing conflicts.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve, contact your doctor promptly rather than continuing on your own.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments if used too close together
• Contact lens solutions and lens wear during active infection
• Any other antibiotic eye medicines unless your doctor directs it
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm if you are using other azithromycin products or have heart disease

Store Azithral 3 mL Eye Drop as directed on the package insert, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat.