OPTICOL EYE DROP
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Opticol eye drop is safe to use during pregnancy.
Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
SAFE
Opticol eye drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
No interaction found
SALT INFORMATION FOR OPTICOL NA eye drop
Chloramphenicol Topical(NA)
Opticol eye drop uses
Opticol eye drop is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
It is used in infections of the ear and eyes.
It is used in infections of the ear and eyes.
How opticol eye drop works
Opticol eye drop is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of opticol eye drop
Burning sensation, Stinging sensation
SUBSTITUTES FOR OPTICOL eye drop
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Expert advice FOR OPTICOL eye drop
Do not apply on affected eye for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor.
Seek advice from your doctor before using chloramphenicol ointment, if you wear contact lenses.
Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the eye appears normal. Inform your doctor if symptoms do not disappear after 48 hours of use.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to chloramphenicol or any of its ingredients.
Do not take this medicine if you have a personal or family history of blood dyscrasias (disease of the blood characterized by abnormal blood cells).
Frequently asked questions FOR OPTICOL NA eye drop
Chloramphenicol Topical
Q. Is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic or bactericidal/ an antibiotic/does it contains penicillin/ does it contain steroids/ treat styes?
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and is both bactericidal (kills the bacteria) and bacteriostatic (inhibits the growth of bacteria without killing them) against numerous bacteria. No, it does not contain penicillin or steroids. It is used in the treatment of styes
Q. Does chloramphenicol sting/ does chloramphenicol cause dry eyes?
Chloramphenicol eye drops/ ointment may cause transient burning or stinging sensation. It does not cause but should be used with extreme precaution in patients with dry eye syndrome
Q. Is chloromycetin a penicillin/ an antibiotic/ with the formula/ chloromycetin is a drug for which disease?
Chloromycetin is a brand name for chloramphenicol. It is not penicillin. Chloromycetin cream is used in the treatment of infections of the eye surface and eyelids
