For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Infected 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.
Ingredients
Chloramphenicol Ph Eur. 0.5% w/v Optrex Infected Eye Drops and Ointment are pharmacy only medicines.
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.
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