Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep 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. It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g.viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.

• Bacterial eye infections

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep 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.

Adult Dose: Ocular infections Adult: Apply a 1% ointment 3-4 times daily. Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be required. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.

Take the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Common: • Stinging in the eyes • Blurred vision

[UNSAFE] Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. You have been prescribed Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep 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. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get another eye infection. Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up. Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

History of hypersensitivity to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye, mycosis.

Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of oral contraceptives. Potentially Fatal: Increases the effect of oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemic agents, phenytoin. Avoid concomitant administration with drugs that depress bone marrow function.

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep 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.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

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