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Romycin Ointment

Generic Name: Erythromycin Eye Ointment (eh-RITH-roe-MYE-sin)
Brand Name: Romycin

Romycin Ointment is used for:

Treating eye infections caused by certain bacteria or preventing certain eye infections in newborns.

Romycin Ointment is an ophthalmic macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Romycin Ointment if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Romycin Ointment
you are taking an H₁ antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Romycin Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Romycin Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have liver problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Romycin Ointment. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) because the risk of irregular heartbeat may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Romycin Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Romycin Ointment:

Use Romycin Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Romycin Ointment may be used around the eye or in the eye. To use Romycin Ointment in the eye, first, wash your hands. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from your eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. After using Romycin Ointment, gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Wipe the applicator tip with a clean, dry tissue.
To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Romycin Ointment works best if it is used at the same time each day.
If more than one infant is being treated, use a new tube for each infant.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Romycin Ointment. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.
To clear up your infection completely, use Romycin Ointment for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Romycin Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Romycin Ointment.

Important safety information:

Romycin Ointment may cause blurred vision after it is applied. This is normal and will clear up in a few minutes.
Romycin Ointment only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections.
Be sure to use Romycin Ointment for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Romycin Ointment may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Romycin Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Romycin Ointment is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Romycin Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Romycin Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; mild eye redness or irritation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe or persistent eye redness or irritation; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Romycin Ointment may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Romycin Ointment:

Store Romycin Ointment at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat and light. Protect from freezing. Keep Romycin Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Romycin Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Romycin Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Romycin Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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