Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment
Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment is a potent antibiotic designed to combat bacterial eye infections. It effectively eliminates the bacteria responsible for these conditions, alleviating symptoms and resolving the underlying infection.
Key Benefits:
- Bacterial Infection Treatment: Specifically targets bacterial eye infections, reducing pain, redness, itching, and soreness associated with these conditions.
- Precise Usage: Follow your doctor's instructions meticulously for administering the ointment in your eye. It should be used at regular intervals as prescribed, and the full course of treatment should be completed even if symptoms improve. Prematurely discontinuing the medication may result in the infection's recurrence or worsening.
- Effectiveness: Highly effective against a variety of bacteria but is not suitable for viral eye infections. Use only as prescribed by your doctor to prevent unnecessary antibiotic use, which can reduce its efficacy in the future.
- Common Side Effects: May cause temporary stinging in the eyes and blurred vision. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
- Special Considerations: Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should consult their doctor before using this medication. Avoid wearing contact lenses while using the ointment or during a bacterial eye infection. Consult your doctor if you need to use the medicine for longer than five days.
Benefits of Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment: In Bacterial Eye Infections, Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment acts as an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth, effectively relieving symptoms and preventing the infection from returning.
How Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment Works: Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment functions as an antibiotic by halting bacterial growth responsible for eye infections. It accomplishes this by obstructing the synthesis of essential proteins required for bacterial survival, ultimately clearing the eye infection.
User Instructions:
This medication is for external use only. Follow your doctor's recommended dose and duration. Place the ointment inside the lower eyelid, avoiding direct contact with the eye.
Ingredients:
Sizes:
4g tube
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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