Opticol 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 34.40
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Chloramphenicol ophthalmic |
Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of ocular infections
- Involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea
- Caused by Opticol-susceptible organisms
- Including specific bacterial species
Pharmacology
- Chloramphenicol as a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
- Interference with transfer of activated amino acids
- Mechanism of action
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and children
- Frequency of administration
- Duration of treatment
- Re-evaluation by physician
Interaction
- Potential inhibition of chymotrypsin
- When given simultaneously with Opticol
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol
- Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity
- Contraindications based on ingredients of the preparation
Side Effects
- Absence of systemic adverse reactions in short-term use
- Frequently reported adverse reactions
- Specific adverse reactions experienced
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Insufficient safety data for use in pregnancy and lactation
- Usage considerations during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Inappropriate use for minor infections or prophylaxis
- Avoidance of repeated and prolonged treatment
- Potential occurrence of blood dyscrasias
Overdose Effects
- Unlikeliness of toxicity with accidental ingestion
- Low toxicity due to antibiotic content
Therapeutic Class
- Belonging to the therapeutic classes of Ear Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics, Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics, Macrolides
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage conditions
- Temperature and light protection
- Precautions for using the dropper tip
- Duration of use after opening
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