Gramicidin
Information about Gramicidin
Gramicidin uses
Gramicidin is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis.
How gramicidin works
Gramicidin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is required for their survival in the human body.
Common side effects of gramicidin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Gramicidin
Expert advice for Gramicidin
- You have been prescribed Gramicidin for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the prescribed course.