Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop

Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop is a gentamicin ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each 5 mL bottle of Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop contains gentamicin in eye-drop solution form for direct use in the eye. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that helps stop the growth of susceptible bacteria. It is prescribed for infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other external eye infections when a doctor thinks this medicine is appropriate.

How it works: Gentamicin works by getting into bacteria and blocking the way they make essential proteins, so the bacteria cannot grow well and may die. In Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop, this action happens right at the surface of the eye, where the infection is located.

Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop is supplied as a 5 mL bottle, which is the full eye-drop presentation rather than a tablet, injection, or smaller sample pack. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Optocin listed here, this product fits standard ophthalmic use as a ready-to-instill antibiotic solution for an eye infection diagnosed by a clinician.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• External eye bacterial infections
• Eyelid margin infection
• Eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed antibacterial eye treatment

• Wash your hands before using Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instill the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• After putting in the drop, close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes; press lightly at the inner corner of the eye if instructed.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless your prescriber says otherwise, and do not reinsert them until the infection has cleared and your clinician approves.

Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop provides gentamicin ophthalmic solution in a 5 mL bottle, and the exact dose is set by the prescriber based on the type and severity of the eye infection. It may be used several times a day, but the maximum daily amount and treatment length should be followed exactly as directed by your doctor; do not increase the frequency on your own.

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

Common side effects of Gentamicin may include:

• Temporary stinging or burning in the eye
• Mild eye irritation
• Blurred vision right after putting in the drop
• Redness or itching of the eye
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only for infections your doctor believes are bacterial, not for viral or fungal eye problems.
• Do not use Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop if you are allergic to gentamicin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses, since lens use may need to be paused during treatment.
• Use extra caution if you have had ear, kidney, or nerve toxicity with aminoglycoside medicines in the past.
• Do not share your eye drops with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery right after use if your vision is blurred.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve as directed, contact your prescriber promptly.

• Other eye medicines, which may need to be spaced apart by several minutes
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics, which may increase the risk of side effects
• Loop diuretics such as furosemide, if significant systemic exposure is a concern
• Any medication that can affect the kidneys or hearing, if your doctor is monitoring you closely

Store Optocin 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the bottle clean and protected from contamination.