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Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment 4g
SKU :
GCHL4GP
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment is an antibiotic eye ointment for the treatment of an eye infection called "acute bacterial conjunctivitis" in adults and children over 2 years.
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SKU
GCHL4GP
£4.15
£1.04 per g
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Description
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment is an antibiotic eye ointment for the treatment of an eye infection called "acute bacterial conjunctivitis", sometimes known as "red eye" because the white part of the affected eye(s) will be red and/or the eyelid(s) will be red or swollen. There may also be a sticky discharge which can make the eye difficult to open in the morning, and the eye may feel ‘gritty’ or ‘irritated’.
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment is suitable for adults and children over 2 years, but is not suitable for treating eye infections that have spread to the deeper layers of the eye coverings or into the fluid within the eyeball. In these cases you will need to see a doctor for treatment as these are deeper and more serious infections.
Directions
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
Chloramphenicol eye ointment is used by placing a small amount (about 1cm) in the space between the lower eyelid and the eye. Always follow your pharmacist’s instructions. To be used in the eye(s) only.
Adults and children aged 2 years and over
A course of treatment lasts 5 days:
- If the eye ointment is being used alone, squeeze a thin line of ointment inside the lower eyelid of each affected eye 3 to 4 times a day. This means that you should use it about every 4–6 hours.
- If you are using Chloramphenicol eye drops during the day and the eye ointment at night, apply the ointment at night, before going to bed.
When using the ointment:
- Wash your hands before and after using the ointment.
- Sit or stand in front of a mirror.
- Take off the tube cap.
- Tilt the head gently backwards.
- Gently pull lower eyelid down.
- Gently squeezing the tube, put about 1cm of ointment into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye.
- Close for a moment.
- Let go of the eyelid and blink a few times. This will help spread the ointment over the eye.
- Try not to touch the eye, eyelashes, or anything else with the tip of the tube.
- Repeat for the other eye, if affected.
- Replace the cap securely after use
Whilst applying the ointment, do not:
- Breathe on or touch the nozzle of the tube.
- Touch the eyes or eyelids with the nozzle of the tube.
It is important to complete the course of treatment even if your eyes feel better - this could make your condition worse.
Talk to your doctor immediately if:
- Your eyes get worse at any time.
- There is no improvement within 2 days.
Do not repeat the course of treatment without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Chloramphenicol 1.0 w/w.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
- Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment is recommended for Children over 2 years, adults and the elderly. It is recommended that any child below the age of two years with an eye infection should be seen by a doctor.
- Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless considered essential by your doctor, as the effects are unknown. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
- Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment may cause blurred vision due to smearing or stinging. This will only happen for a short period after it is put in your eye. If this happens do not drive or use machinery until you can see clearly.
Do not use Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment if you:
- Are allergic to Chloramphenicol or any of the other ingredients in this medication.
- Have ever had problems with your blood (in particular with low numbers of blood cells) during previous treatments with chloramphenicol.
- Have a family history of blood problems such as low white blood cell, red blood cell or platelet count.
- Or a member of your family has had problems with their blood or bone marrow. These problems can include a severe reduction in red blood cells or lower than normal blood count.
Tell your doctor if:
- Your eye is painful (rather than just feeling sore or gritty) or you have pain or swelling around the eye or face.
- Your sight is affected by loss of vision, reduced or blurred vision or you see halos around lights.
- It is too painful to open your eyes properly.
- Your pupil (the black circle in the centre of your eye) looks different. It may be torn, not round, very big or does not change size in the light.
- Your eye looks cloudy.
- Your eyes are sensitive to light.
- You have (or think you have) a foreign body in your eye, which has not been removed.
- You have had an eye infection in the past month.
- You have glaucoma (high pressure inside your eye).
- You have "dry eye syndrome".
- You have injured your eye.
- You think there may be something in your eye or you have splashed something in your eye.
- You are already using other eye drops or eye ointment.
- You have had eye surgery or laser treatment in the last 6 months.
If you wear contact lenses, seek advice either from your contact lens practitioner (optician, optometrist) or doctor before you use this product.
- You should not wear your contact lenses during the course of treatment. Wear your glasses instead.
- If you wear soft contact lenses do not start wearing them for at least 24 hours after you have finished the eye ointment.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, especially:
- Other eye ointments or eye drops.
- Medicines which may affect your bone marrow. If you are taking bone marrow medicines (medicines which decrease the activity of the bone marrow, causing low blood cell counts) such as azathioprine or receiving chemotherapy, seek the advice of your pharmacist or your doctor before using this product.
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