Opticol 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 34.40

Medicine Details

Category Details
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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