Rohto Antibacterial Eye Drops i 0.5 mL × 20 [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

A stye occurs when bacteria found around us enter the sebaceous glands of the eyelid, etc. and cause swelling and inflammation.
Conjunctivitis is often caused by bacterial infection of the conjunctiva, resulting in bloodshot whites of the eyes and a lot of eye discharge.

[Retention design that keeps the effect firmly in the eye.]
"Rohto Antibacterial Eye Drops i" contains a sulfa drug with strong antibacterial action against bacteria.
It also contains 2 viscosity agents, hypromellose and alginic acid, which keep this sulfa drug on the surface of the eye for a long time.
Furthermore, a double (W) combination of anti-inflammatory ingredients effectively soothes inflammation. The single-use type is always hygienic and gentle to instill even in inflamed eyes. When you want to treat styes and conjunctivitis properly, choose "Rohto Antibacterial Eye Drops i".
Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine can lead to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (If you do not follow these, your current symptoms may worsen, or side effects may be more likely to occur)
Do not use continuously for a long period.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk before use.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor
(2) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(3) Persons with the following symptom
Severe eye pain
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Stop using it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.

[Relevant area] [Symptoms] Skin: Rash/redness, itching Eyes: Bloodshot eyes, itching, swelling, stinging pain

3. If symptoms do not improve after using it for 3 to 4 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.


●Indications
Styes, conjunctivitis (epidemic conjunctivitis), itchy eyes, blepharitis (sore, inflamed eyelids)


●Dosage and Administration
Instill 2 to 3 drops at a time, 5 to 6 times a day.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration>
(1) When having a child use this medicine, do so under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
(2) Do not let the tip of the container touch the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes.
[This may scratch the eye or cause contamination or the entry of foreign matter (eye discharge, dust, etc.).] Also, do not use the product if it has become cloudy.
(3) Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses.
(4) Use only as eye drops.


●Ingredients and Amounts
Sulfamethoxazole sodium – 4%
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid – 1%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate – 0.15%

Contains boric acid, borax, alginic acid, hypromellose, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium edetate, and pH adjusters as additives.


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Keep this product in its outer box and store it in a cool place away from sunlight and fluorescent light.
To maintain quality, avoid excessively high temperatures (inside a car, near heating appliances, etc.) and excessively low temperatures (inside a refrigerator, etc.), and store in as cool a place as possible.
(2) Store out of the reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not share with other people.
(5) Do not use the product after the expiration date (shown on the outer box).
Also, use promptly after opening.
(6) This product is a "single-use type" eye drop. The container holds slightly more solution so that it is easy to squeeze out, but once opened, always discard it even if some solution remains.
(7) Please note that the cap may open if the product is put in a back trouser pocket, etc.
*You may feel a bitter taste in your mouth after instilling the drops. This is because the solution flows out through the tear duct; it is harmless, so there is no need to worry.

[Other package insert contents] [How to open]
Do not pull the cap part forcibly; open it by turning it slowly.
*If you open it vigorously or press hard when opening, the solution may splash out, so open it slowly.


●Contact Information
We would like to hear your opinions, requests, or any dissatisfaction after using this product.
This is our "We want to respond to you" support desk.
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer Reassurance Support Desk Tokyo: 03-5442-6020 Osaka: 06-6758-1230
Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Manufacturer and Distributor (Importer)
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
大阪市生野区巽西1-8-1