Golden Eye Ointment

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How does it work?

Propamidine is an antibacterial medicine. It acts by interfering with the chemical processes inside the cell which bacteria and fungi need to survive and multiply. Propamidine is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis. However, it has particular use in the treatment of a rare eye infection that results in painful inflammation and ulcers in the eye (acanthamoeba keratitis).

What is it used for?

- Bacterial infections of the eye
- Rare and severe eye infection (acanthamoeba keratitis)

Warning!

- Avoid wearing contact lenses when using these eye preparations.

Not to be used in

- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Local sensitivity reactions

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

No reported significant interactions.

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