Conicol 1% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3 gm tube: ৳ 9.71

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Conicol 05 eye drop

Indications

  • Treats ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea
  • Effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E.coli, H. influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter spp, Moraxella lacunata, and Neisseria species

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
  • Inhibits 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 treatment every 4 hours thereafter
  • Treatment duration approximately 7 days
  • Not to be continued for more than 3 weeks without re-evaluation by physician

Interaction

  • Contributes to inhibition of chymotrypsin if given simultaneously

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol or any ingredients

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use only when considered essential by physicians due to lack of established safety in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid use for minor infections or prophylaxis
  • Avoid repeated and prolonged treatment
  • Possible blood dyscrasias after prolonged ophthalmic use

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 and dry place (2°C-8°C)
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not touch dropper tip to surface
  • Do not use after 30 days of first opening

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