Optichlor SL eye ointment

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment

MANUFACTURER

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Chloramphenicol (1% w/w)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.         

It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g.viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.  

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.

USES OF OPTICHLOR SL EYE OINTMENT

• To cure patients having bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF OPTICHLOR SL EYE OINTMENT

In Bacterial eye infections

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

SIDE EFFECTS OF OPTICHLOR SL EYE OINTMENT

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 side effects of Optichlor SL

• Stinging in the eyes
• Blurred vision

HOW TO USE OPTICHLOR SL EYE OINTMENT

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.

HOW OPTICHLOR SL EYE OINTMENT WORKS

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the eye infection.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Quick Tips

• You have been prescribed Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However, do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
• It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get another eye infection.
• Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
• Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.

Fact Box

Interaction with drugs

Taking Optichlor SL with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Methylcobalamin

Brand(s): Altimic, Actovis Plus, Mycovit-OD

Life-threatening

Iron

Brand(s): Ansurose, Farus, Feryz

Life-threatening

Fosphenytoin

Brand(s): Milorgen, Fosphen, Fosentin

Serious

Phenobarbitone

Brand(s): Shinosun

Serious