Icol 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 34.50

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company Aci limited

Indications

  • Treatment of ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea
  • Icol-susceptible organisms
  • 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
  • Interference with transfer of activated amino acids
  • Soluble RNA to ribosomes

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the conjunctival sac 4-6 times per day
  • First 72 hours treatment frequency
  • Every 4 hours thereafter
  • Treatment duration approximately 7 days
  • Re-evaluation by the physician after 3 weeks

Interaction

  • Inhibition of chymotrypsin

Contraindications

  • 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 the physicians

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for minor infections or prophylaxis
  • Avoid repeated course and prolonged treatment
  • Risk of blood dyscrasias

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

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