Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone
INFORMATION ABOUT CHLORAMPHENICOL + FLUOROMETHOLONE
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone Uses
Chloramphenicol+Fluorometholone is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone works
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Fluorometholone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy after an allergy or infection.
Common side effects of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Eye discomfort, Eye irritation, Burning sensation in eye
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18 Feb 2020 | 11:53 AM (UTC)
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Frequently asked questions for Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone
Usually, Chloramphenicol+Fluorometholone starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
No, do not stop using Chloramphenicol+Fluorometholone and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.