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Kanamycin-POS belongs to a group of medicines called aminoglycosides, which fight bacteria in the body. Doctors use Kanamycin-POS to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. It may also be used for other purposes that are not listed in this medication guide.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Put 1 drop of Kanamycin into the conjunctival sac several times a day, usually every 2 to 3 hours, or as the physician directs.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Kanamycin-POS POS Eye Drop can have side effects, although not everyone gets them. Side effects are grouped by how often they happen. Very common means more than 1 in 10 people are affected. Common means 1 to 10 users in 100. Uncommon means 1 to 10 users in 1,000. Rare means 1 to 10 users in 10,000. Very rare means less than 1 in 10,000 people. Not known means the frequency cannot be estimated from the available data. Possible side effects of Kanamycin-POS POS Eye Drop In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions can occur. These include fever, severe itching of the skin (pruritus), inflammatory skin rash (exanthema), and an increase in eosinophils in the blood (eosinophilia, and eosinophils belong to the group of white blood cells). They also include painful swelling of the vessels in the skin and mucous membranes (angioedema), inflammatory allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis) and nettle rash (urticaria). If any of these happens, the preparation has to be stopped. Insensitive germs can also appear during the treatment. As with other antibiotics, prolonged use can result in an additional infection with non-Kanamycin-POS-sensitive pathogens.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Don't use kanamycin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to kanamycin sulfate or to any of the other ingredients in the product. You also need to allow for the chance of a parallel allergy to other aminoglycosides.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you use any medicine, and that includes Kanamycin POS Eye Drop. The drug may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, because only a small amount is applied to the eye and harmful effects on the whole body are not expected.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Kanamycin below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Kanamycin-POS 6.2 mg/ml
What is Kanamycin-POS 6.2 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution?
Kanamycin-POS 6.2 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Kanamycin. It is made by ZAS Corporation. It belongs to the Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs group of medicines.
What is Kanamycin-POS used for?
Kanamycin-POS belongs to a group of medicines called aminoglycosides, which fight bacteria in the body. Doctors use Kanamycin-POS to treat serious infections caused by bacteria.
What are the side effects of Kanamycin-POS?
Like all medicines, Kanamycin-POS POS Eye Drop can have side effects, although not everyone gets them. Side effects are grouped by how often they happen.
Can I take Kanamycin-POS during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you use any medicine, and that includes Kanamycin POS Eye Drop. The drug may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, because only a small amount is applied to the eye and harmful effects on the whole body are not expected. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Kanamycin-POS?
Store Kanamycin below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Kanamycin-POS?
Some medicines can interact with Kanamycin, for example: Polymyxin B Sulfate, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Neostigmine Methylsulphate, Vecuronium Bromide, Furosemide, Pancuronium Bromide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Kanamycin-POS?
Kanamycin-POS is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.