Optichlor 1% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

5 gm tube: ৳ 12.09

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Optichlor 05 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea
  • Infections caused by Optichlor-susceptible organisms
  • Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E.coli, H. influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter spp, Moraxella lacunata, and Neisseria species

Pharmacology

  • Chloramphenicol as a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
  • Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
  • Interference with the transfer of activated amino acids

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the conjunctival sac 4-6 times per day for 72 hours
  • Subsequent administration every 4 hours
  • Treatment continuation for approximately 7 days
  • Avoiding treatment continuation for more than 3 weeks without re-evaluation by the physician

Interaction

  • Potential inhibition of chymotrypsin when given simultaneously

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol or any ingredients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid use for minor infections or prophylaxis
  • Avoid repeated and prolonged treatment
  • Risk of blood dyscrasias (granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, moderate anaemia)

Overdose Effects

  • Accidental ingestion unlikely to cause toxicity due to low antibiotic content

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

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

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