Estocin 5 g Ointment

Estocin 5 g Ointment is an eye ointment containing azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each tube contains 5 g of ointment for ophthalmic use, and it is applied directly to the eye as prescribed. Estocin 5 g Ointment works against susceptible bacteria and is commonly used for conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis. It should be used only for infections your eye doctor believes are caused by bacteria, not viruses or allergies.

How it works: Azithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because Estocin 5 g Ointment is placed directly in the eye, it delivers the antibiotic where the infection is, helping reduce bacterial load on the eye surface.

This 5 g ophthalmic ointment is a full treatment tube rather than a tablet or oral liquid, so it is designed for local use in the eye, not for swallowing. A doctor may choose Estocin 5 g Ointment when a longer-lasting eye coating is helpful and when a patient needs an antibiotic that stays on the eye surface after application. Compared with thinner eye drops, this ointment can feel greasier and may blur vision briefly after use.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections
• Treatment of infection of the eye surface as prescribed by a doctor
• Reduction of bacterial growth in the affected eye

• Use only in the eye as directed by your doctor; do not swallow Estocin 5 g Ointment.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place a thin ribbon of ointment into the pocket of the eye.
• Do not let the tube tip touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• After applying, close your eye gently for a short time; vision may blur briefly.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by the timing your prescriber recommends; ointments are often used last.

Each tube of Estocin 5 g Ointment provides 5 g of azithromycin ophthalmic ointment for use in the affected eye. The exact amount and how often to apply it depend on the infection and your prescriber’s instructions; the doctor decides the schedule, maximum daily use, and total duration. Do not use more often than prescribed just because symptoms persist.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye irritation or burning
• Eye stinging or discomfort
• Itching or redness of the eye
• Watery eyes
• A greasy or sticky feeling in the eye

• Use only if a healthcare professional has confirmed or strongly suspected a bacterial eye infection.
• Do not use Estocin 5 g Ointment for viral, fungal, or allergic eye problems.
• Temporary blurred vision can make driving or reading difficult right after use.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to the eye to prevent contamination.
• Tell your doctor about a history of allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Contact your prescriber if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected.
• Use extra caution if you wear contact lenses; your clinician may advise stopping them during treatment.

• Other eye drops or ointments used at the same time may affect how well Estocin 5 g Ointment works if not spaced correctly.
• Tell your doctor about any other azithromycin products or macrolide antibiotics you are taking.
• Topical eye products can interact in timing with lubricants, steroids, or glaucoma drops.
• Let your clinician know about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products you use, especially if you also have systemic antibiotic treatment.

Store Estocin 5 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.