Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment

Short Description

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment is an antibiotic that fights bacteria, used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria.

Dosage Form

Eye Ointment

Introduction

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Side Effects

Temporary stinging in eyes Blurred vision after administration

Breastfeeding Warning

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Methylcobalamin Iron Fosphenytoin Phenobarbitone

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers and eventually clears up the eye infection.

You have been prescribed Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not touch the tip to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.