Chloramphenicol - Otic
Brand Names
Chloromycetin
Chloramphenicol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
To use:
-
Lie down or tilt the head so that the infected ear faces up. Gently
pull the earlobe up and back for adults - down and back for children to straighten
the ear canal. Drop the drug into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up
for about 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the
infection. A sterile cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear opening
to prevent the drug from leaking out.
-
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the dropper
to any surface - including the ear. Always keep the container 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 otic 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 otic chloramphenicol
If your dose
is various, do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
-
For otic solution - ear drops
dosage
form:
-
For infections of the ear canal:
-
Adults and children Use 2 or 3 drops in the effected ear two
to three times a day.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.
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