Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment - 4g

Ingredients

Chloramphenicol

Patient Information Leaflets

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment Patient Information Leaflet

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Brand Name

Chloramphenicol

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What is Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment?

Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment is an eye ointment containing the antibiotic chloramphenicol which can be used by children, adults and the elderly to treat conjunctivitis which is an infection of the outer surface of the eye. Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment will reduce redness, discharge and discomfort from the affected eye.

Is Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment right for me?

Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this ointment if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you are wearing any type of contact lenses.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:

Problems with your blood (in particular very low numbers of blood cells) after taking chloramphenicol.
If anyone in your family has had blood or bone marrow problems.
Are taking other medications.
Are pregnant or intending to become pregnant.
Are breast-feeding.

It is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are applying any other eye ointments or drops to your eyes.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women unless necessary. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.

Side effects
Like all medicines, Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:

Eye irritation or visual blurring after initial insertion.
Less frequently, bruising, bleeding, infections and weakness

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

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