Optrex Infected Eyes Eye Drops bacterial conjunctivitis-Hyperdrug

How can I treat an eye infection?

Nothing is more effective at treating eye infections in adults and children (aged 2+) than the Optrex Infected Eyes range. Treating with Optrex Infected Eyes Eye Drops and/or Ointment can help reduce the length of the infection and the severity of the symptoms, and may help to prevent the spread of the infection.

The eye drops and ointment can both be used together to treat infections, but at different times of the day. For example, your pharmacist may recommend you use Chloramphenicol containing drops during the day and an ointment format at night. Please refer to packs for dosage instructions.

Applying the drops

Only use the drops during waking hours.
Ensure your hands are clean and dry and the bottle's seal is intact. Gently squeeze 1 drop into the infected eye every 2 hours for the first 48 hours, and every 4 hours afterwards.
Keep treating your infected eye for five days, even if it starts to feel better. But don't use the drops for more than five days without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. If the symptoms don't improve within 48 hours, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms worsen at any time, seek further medical advice immediately.
REMEMBER! Optrex Infected Eye Drops need to be kept in the fridge

For the treatment of acute baterial conjunctivitis. The most common type of eye infection is called acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Optrex Infected Eyes contains an antibiotic called chloramphenicol which, when applied topically, treats the infections that effect the eyes surface. Symptoms of acute conjunctivitis include the whites of your eyes becoming red, swollen eye lids and a pale discharge. Eyes can also feel "gritty", often resulting in difficulty to open eyes. The most common type of eye infection is called acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Optrex Infected Eyes contains an antibiotic called chloramphenicol which, when applied topically, treats the infections that effect the eyes surface. Symptoms of acute conjunctivitis include the whites of your eyes becoming red, swollen eye lids and a pale discharge. Eyes can also feel "gritty", often resulting in difficulty to open eyes.

Contents... 0.5% w/v Chloramphenicol Purified Water, Boric Acid, Borax and P Nitrate Applying infected eye drops: Only use the drops during waking hours. Ensure your hands are clean and dry and the bottle?s seal is intact. Gently squeeze 1 drop into the infected eye every 2 hours for the first 48 hours, and every 4 hours afterwards. Keep treating your infected eye for five days, even if it starts to feel better. But don?t use the drops for more than five days without consulting your doctor. If the symptoms don?t improve within 48 hours, talk to your doctor. If symptoms worsen at any time, seek further medical advice immediately. Unlike eye drops, Infected Eyes Eye Ointment can be administered before going to bed. Ensure your hands are clean and avoid contact with the open end of the tube. Position the tip of the tube close to the eye. Gently pull the lower eyelid downwards and look up. Apply a strip of ointment approximately 1cm in length to the inside of the eyelid and blink several times to spread the ointment. The above procedure should be repeated four times a day for two days, then twice a day for three days. The course of treatment is five days.

Not recommended if... You are allergic to chloramphenicol. If you have ever had problems with your blood during a previous course of treatment with chloramphenicol. If you or your family have had a history of blood problems. If you or any members of your family have had poblems with bone marrow making blood cells. Not intended for children under the age of 2 years old. If you are a contact lense wearer, it is not recommended to use lenses over the course of your treatment. Avoid wearing your lenses for at least 24 hours after you have stopped using this ointment. Always consult your optician first. Always seek advise from your doctor if you have any further eye complaints.

Optrex Infected Eyes Eye Drops 10ml

How can I treat an eye infection?

Applying the drops