Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Odan-Spor
What is ODAN-SPOR used for?
- ODAN-SPOR is used to prevent and treat infections of the eye.
- Antibacterial drugs like ODAN-SPOR treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.
How does ODAN-SPOR work?
ODAN-SPOR is an antibiotic that kills and stops the growth of bacteria in the eye.
What are the ingredients in ODAN-SPOR?
Medicinal ingredients: Contains (per ml): Neomycin 1.75mg, Polymyxin B Sulfate 10 000 units, Gramicidin 0.025mg with ethyl alcohol 0.5% and 0.001% Thimerosal as preservative.
Non-Medicinal ingredients: poloxamer 185, propylene glycol, sodium chloride and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (adjust pH).
ODAN-SPOR comes in the following dosage forms:
Supplied as 10 mL sterile solution in plastic bottles with applicator tip, individually packaged.
Do not use ODAN-SPOR if you:
- are allergic to gramicidin, neomycin or Polymyxin B sulfate
- are allergic to any of the other ingredients in ODAN-SPOR
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take ODAN-SPOR. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have skin sores or eczema, a skin condition.
Other warnings you should know about:
Your vision may be blurred for a few minutes after you apply ODAN-SPOR. Do not drive or operate machinery until you can see clearly;
- ODAN-SPOR is for external use only;
- Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy;
- Do not touch tip of bottle to any surface, including your eye, to avoid contamination.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
How to take ODAN-SPOR:
- Although you may feel better early in treatment, ODAN-SPOR should be used exactly as directed;
- Misuse or overuse of ODAN-SPOR could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by ODAN-SPOR (resistance). This means that ODAN-SPOR may not work for you in the future;
- Do not share your medicine.
Applying ODAN-SPOR into your eye:
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Tilt your head back or lie down and look up at the ceiling.
- With the eyes open, gently pull the lower eyelid below the eyelashes away from the eye to form a pouch.
- Hold the bottle at least 2 cm away and squeeze one drop into the eye pouch.
- Slowly release the lower lid.
- To prevent the eye drops from being drained from the eye, apply a gentle pressure to the inside corner of the eye with your fingers for one minute.
- If multiple drops are used, wait three to five minutes between each drop.
- Do not let the bottle touch your eye.
- Contact lenses should not be worn until the infection has resolved.
Usual dose:
- The usual dose is one or two drops in the affected eye.
- It is applied two to four times a day.
- Take ODAN-SPOR exactly as directed by your doctor.
Overdose:
| If you think you have taken too much ODAN-SPOR, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
What are possible side effects from using ODAN-SPOR?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking ODAN-SPOR. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- itching, redness, or swelling of the eyes or skin;
- burning sensation in the eye;
- feeling of grittiness or having something in the eye;
- eye discharge;
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| Kidney problems: abdominal or back pain, changes in your urine, confusion, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nausea, shortness of breath, swelling, weakness. | ✓ | ||
| Hearing problems: changes in hearing, dizziness, poor hearing, problems with balance, ringing in the ears, vertigo (spinning sensation). | ✓ | ||
| Allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, fever, hives, itchy skin, rash, swelling of your tongue or throat. | ✓ | ||
| Eye pain, continued redness or irritation of the eye | ✓ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by: Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345. NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Store between 15 and 30°C. Protect from light.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about ODAN-SPOR:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html) ; or by contacting the manufacturer, Odan Laboratories Limited at 1-800-387-9342.