SQ-Mycetin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 34.50

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc

Indications

  • Treatment of ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea
  • Susceptible organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E.coli, H. influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter spp, Moraxella lacunata, Neisseria species

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
  • Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
  • Interferes with the transfer of activated amino acids from soluble RNA to ribosomes

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the conjunctival sac 4-6 times per day for the first 72 hours
  • Continue every 4 hours thereafter
  • Treatment should be continued for approximately 7 days

Interaction

  • Inhibition of chymotrypsin if given simultaneously with SQ-Mycetin

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol or any ingredients of the preparation

Side Effects

  • Burning
  • Stinging
  • Conjunctival hyperemia
  • Blood dyscrasia
  • Allergic or inflammatory reactions
  • Vesicular and maculopapular dermatitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established for use in pregnancy and lactation
  • Use only when considered essential by physicians

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid use for minor infections or prophylaxis
  • Avoid repeated course and prolonged treatment

Overdose Effects

  • Unlikely to cause toxicity due to low content of antibiotic

Therapeutic Class

  • Ear Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
  • Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
  • Macrolides

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool place between 2°C-8°C
  • Store in a dry place
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not touch the dropper tip to the surface
  • Do not use after 30 days of the first opening

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