Prescription Required
Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (eye infection).
Patients using chloramphenicol may experience sensitivity in their eye.
Please consult your doctor before taking Chloramphenicol if you are pregnant.
Please consult your doctor before taking Chloramphenicol if you are breastfeeding.
Patients wearing contact lenses should consult their doctor before using Chloramphenicol.
Myelosuppression (a condition in which bone marrow activity decreases) with previous chloramphenicol exposure. Personal or family history of blood dyscrasias (blood disorders).
What is this medicine used for?
Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
Is it useful for viral eye infections as well?
No, it is not.
How frequently is it supposed to be applied?
It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor.
What happens if its use is stopped before the prescribed time?
Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. So ensure to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Can we continue the use of contact lenses while taking this medicine?
Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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