Chloramphenicol : How to Use - Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Chloromycetin for Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic S.O.P., Econochlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Econochlor Ophthalmic Solution, I-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ophthochlor Ophthalmic Solution, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Fenicol Ophthalmic Ointment, Ophtho-Chloram Ophthalmic Solution, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Solution

Chloramphenicol - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Chloromycetin for Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic S.O.P., Econochlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Econochlor Ophthalmic Solution, I-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ophthochlor Ophthalmic Solution, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Fenicol Ophthalmic Ointment, Ophtho-Chloram Ophthalmic Solution, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Solution Chloramphenicol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

For diseaseds using the eye drop form of chloramphenicol:

Although the bottle may not be full, it contains exactly the amount of drug your family doctor ordered.
To use:
- First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
- If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
- To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip or dropper to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

To use the eye ointment form of chloramphenicol:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1-cm - approximately 1/3-inch strip of ointment is usually enough, unless you have been told by your family doctor to use a various amount. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using chloramphenicol eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of chloramphenicol will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of chloramphenicol If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For eye infection:
- For ophthalmic ointment dosage form:
  - Adults and children Use every three hours.
- For ophthalmic solution - eye drops dosage form:
  - Adults and children One drop every one to four hours.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.