Type:10ml drop
Generic Name:Chloramphenicol 0.5% Eye drops
Manufacturer:Aristopharma Limited
Price:৳34.50
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Ophthalmic Ocular infections Adult: Instill 1 drop every 2 hr. Increase dosage interval upon improvement. To continue treatment for at least 48 hr after complete healing. Reduce dose once symptoms are controlled or apply a 1% ointment 3-4 times daily. Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
History of hypersensitivity or toxic reaction to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye or ear, mycosis.
Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase. It has both bacteriostatic and bactericidal action against H. influenzae, N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae.
Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.
Ophthalmic application: Hypersensitivity reactions including rashes, fever and angioedema.
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.
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