Patient leaflet - Nettacin 3 mg / ml eye drops solution in single-dose Container
1. What Nettacin is and what it is used for
Nettacin contains the active substance
netilmicin, an antibiotic that kills bacteria.
It is indicated in adults for the topical
treatment of external infections of the
eye and its surrounding area, caused by
netilmicin sensitive bacteria.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel
better or if you feel worse.
2. What you need to know before you use Nettacin
Do not use Nettacin:
if you are allergic to netilmicin, any
aminoglycoside antibiotic (gentamicin,
tobramycin, kanamycin, etc.) or any of
the other ingredients of this medicine
(listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
using Nettacin
If you use antibiotics for a long period of time, you may become more susceptible to eye infections.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics may cause serious hearing problems and kidney problems. If you are using other antibiotic treatment, including oral, with Nettacin, ask your doctor for advice.
Nettacin, is not injectable, therefore it must not be injected into the eye or introduced in the front (anterior chamber) of the eye.
In all the above cases or if you experience allergic reactions with this medicine, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
Children and adolescents
The safety and efficacy of Nettacin, in children or adolescents have not been established.
Other medicines and Nettacin:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines
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This leaflet was last revised in August 2022
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of
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Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Nettacin® 3 mg/ml
eye drops, solution in single-dose container Netilmicin
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Nettacin can be used with other medicines for ophthalmic use, but it is important to follow the instructions in section 3. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
any other antibiotic, in particular
polymyxin B, colistin, viomycin, streptomycin, vancomycin or cephaloridine. The simultaneous use of Nettacin, with other aminoglycoside antibiotics could increase the risk of kidney problems, hearing problems, or it may affect how well the other antibiotics work;
- cisplatin (used in anti-cancer therapy);
diuretics (medicines that reduce water
retention) as ethacrynic acid and furosemide.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
This medicine should be used only if considered appropriate by your doctor.
Breast-feeding
Nettacin is not recommended for use during breast-feeding as this medicine is excreted into breast milk in small amounts.
Driving and using machines
You may experience temporary blurred vision after using Nettacin. Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear again.
3. How to use Nettacin
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is 1 or 2 drops into the affected eye 3 times daily, or as directed by your doctor.
If you wear contact lenses
Contact lens wear is not recommended during treatment of a superficial ocular infection.
If you need to wear contact lenses, you can use Nettacin in single-dose containers because it does not contain preservatives.
Instructions for use
- 1)
Wash/cleanse your hands thoroughly
before putting in the eye drops.
- 2)
Open the aluminium sachet containing
the single-dose containers.
- 3)
Make sure the single-dose container is
intact.
- 4)
Detach the single-dose container
from the strip and put the unopened containers back into the sachet.
- 5)
Open by turning the flap of the unit
without pulling.
- 6)
Do not touch the tip after opening the
container.
- 7)
Squeeze the single-dose container
gently so that a single drop falls into the affected eye(s). Do not allow the tip of the single-dose container to touch the eye or eyelids, or any other surface, so to avoid possible contamination.
Keep the affected eye closed and press your fingertip against the inside corner of the closed eye, and hold for 1 minute. This is important because it reduces the amount of drug that goes into the rest of your body.
If you use more Nettacin than you should
No cases of overdose have ever been reported with the use of Nettacin. If you unintentionally instill more drops than you should, you are unlikely to have any problems. Apply the next dose as usual.
If you forget to use Nettacin
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using Nettacin
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
If you use Nettacin with other eye medicines
If you are using any other eye medicine, you should wait 5 minutes between using each medicine. Eye ointments should be used last.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most people who are treated with these eye drops do not suffer from any side effects.
The following side effects have occurred with Nettacin. The frequency is not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):
- eye irritation
- redness of the eye
- eyelid rash
- swollen eyelid
- eye itchiness
- allergic reaction
- urticaria
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme (Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Nettacin
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottom of each unit, on the overwrap and on the carton after the letters “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month of the unopened and properly stored product.
Do not store above 25ºC.
Keep the single-dose containers in the original aluminium sachet in order to protect from light.
The drops in the single-use containers are for single use only. After first opening of a single-dose container, use immediately and throw away the single-dose container after use.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Nettacin contains
The active substance is netilmicin.
Each ml of solution contains 3 mg of netilmicin (as netilmicin sulphate).
- The other ingredients are sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), purified water.
What Nettacin looks like and contents of the pack
Nettacin, is a clear and colourless or pale yellow solution contained in single-dose containers which in turn are wrapped in an aluminium sachet packaged inside a carton box.
Each carton box contains 15 or 20 single-dose containers.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder: SIFI Pharmaceuticals Limited
29/30 Fitzroy Square
London W1T 6LQ - United Kingdom
Manufacturer:
SIFI S.p.A
Via Ercole Patti, 36
95025 Aci S. Antonio (Catania) Italy
Distributed by:
ParaPharm Development Limited Building 1410
Arlington Business Park
Theale – Reading, RG7 4SA
United Kingdom
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