Chlorocol H Eye Ointment

Chlorocol H Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process. Chlorocol H Eye Ointment is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop. Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

• Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Chlorocol H Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Hydrocortisone.\tChloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching after an allergy or infection.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

• Burning sensation in eye
• Stinging in the eyes
• Eye irritation
• Blurred vision

AlcoholNONE

No interaction found/established

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Chlorocol H Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Chlorocol H Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Chlorocol H Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

KidneyNONE

No interaction found/established

LiverNONE

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Chlorocol H Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Ophthal otologicals