Cloram-D 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone chloramphenicol |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- acute purulent conjunctivitis
- keratitis disciformis
- post-herpetic keratitis
- allergic conjunctivitis
- acute iritis
- otitis externa
- chronic suppurative otitis media
Pharmacology
- anti-inflammatory action
- anti-allergic action
- rapid absorption
- bacteriostatic antibiotic
- protein synthesis inhibition
Dosage & Administration
- recommended dosage regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis
- recommended dosage regimen for corneal ulcers
- recommended dosage regimen for otitis externa
Interaction
- increase in the effect of anticoagulants
- inhibition with Phenobarbital
- reduced therapeutic efficacy with phenytoin
Contraindications
- epithelial herpes simplex cornealis
- fungal infections of the eye
- glaucoma
- myelosuppression
- hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol & Dexamethasone
Side Effects
- ocular burning or discomfort
- stinging
- redness
- itching
- photophobia
- blurred vision
- dryness
- elevation of intraocular pressure
- optic nerve damage
- posterior subcapsular cataract formation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- no adequate and well-controlled studies
- use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies risk
- caution when administered to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- possibility of persistent fungal infections of the cornea
- prolonged use may result in cataract formation
- glaucoma with optic nerve damage
- intraocular pressure monitoring
- overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- discontinuation if new infections appear
Therapeutic Class
- ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- cool and dry place
- away from light
- keep out of the reach of children
- do not use after 30 days of first opening