Opsophenicol 1% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3 gm tube: ৳ 10.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company Osl pharma limited
Also available as
Opsophenicol 05 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
  • Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
  • Interfering 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
  • Then every 4 hours thereafter
  • Treatment should be continued for approximately 7 days
  • Should not be continued for more than 3 weeks without re-evaluation by the physician

Interaction

  • Chymotrypsin inhibition if given simultaneously with Opsophenicol

Contraindications

  • Individuals with a 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 for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established
  • Use only when considered essential by the physicians

Precautions & Warnings

  • Never be given for minor infections or for prophylaxis
  • Repeated course and prolonged treatment should be avoided
  • Blood dyscrasias may occur after prolonged ophthalmic use

Overdose Effects

  • Accidental ingestion of the medicine is unlikely to cause any 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
  • 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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