Ophth-Chlor

SPECIFICATION

15Ml

GENERIC

Chloramphenicol

About

Chloramphenicol works by helping kill the bacteria (germs) and allow the body to overcome the infection.

Indication

Chloramphenicol is used in both adults and children to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, which is an infection of the outer surfaces of the eye..

Side Effects

Wheeziness (shortness of breath), fever, swelling of your face, lips or tongue, itching or rash with swelling of skin (the rash could be puffy (swollen) or blotchy, or look like little blisters , A sore throat, bruising or being unable to overcome an infection. On very rare occasions, patients using chloramphenicol have had changes in their blood cells causing severe tiredness or easy bruising.

Drug Interactions

Medicines for cancer such as methotrexate , medicines for the immune system such as azathioprine.

When not to Use

Do not use chloramphenicol• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chloramphenicol or to any other ingredients of this medicine.• If you or someone in your family ever had a blood disorder or bone marrow disease including anemia (decrease in the number of red blood cells) when using chloramphenicol in the past.

Precaution

Chloramphenicol eye drops contain phenylmercuric nitrate as a preservative which may cause allergic reaction. Do not wear contact lenses during treatment. Wait until 24 hours after the end of the treatment before you wear your contact lenses. You can wear glasses during treatment.