Optachlor Eye Drops 0.5% 10Ml

Optachlor Eye SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsChloramphenicolUsed ForEye InfectionHow it worksChloramphenicol works by helping kill the bacteria (germs) and allow the body to overcome the infection. Optachlor Eye Usage And SafetyDosageChloramphenicolSide EffectsWheeziness (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 InteractionsMedicines for cancer such as methotrexate , medicines for the immune system such as azathioprine.IndicationChloramphenicol is used in both adults and children to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, which is an infection of the outer surfaces of the eye.When not to UseDo 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.Optachlor Eye PrecautionsPrecautionChloramphenicol 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.Optachlor Eye WarningsWarning 1If you develop a new eye infection during this treatment, you should stop using the drops and speak to your doctor.Warning 2Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using chloramphenicol if your eye is inflamed and you have a rash on the scalp or face.Warning 3Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using chloramphenicol if you have visual disturbances or if you have severe pain in the eye.Optachlor Eye Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.