Chloromycetin Aplicap
Manufacturer:
Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition: Chloramphenicol (1% w/w)
Action Class: Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Chloramphenicol
Uses
Bacterial eye infections
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Product Description
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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. Chloromycetin Aplicap 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.
Key Benefits
In Bacterial eye infectionsChloromycetin Aplicap 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
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 :
Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision
Common Side Effects :
Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision
How To Use
Please consult your doctor for proper usage instructions.
How It Works
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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.
Alternate Brands
No alternate brands found for this medicine.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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.
Breastfeeding:
Chloromycetin Aplicap is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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.
Breastfeeding:
Chloromycetin Aplicap is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Chloromycetin Aplicap 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 Chloromycetin Aplicap 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Chloromycetin Aplicap to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
This can be taken either with or without food.
Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not use Chloromycetin Aplicap if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
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.
Your doctor has prescribed Chloromycetin Aplicap to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
This can be taken either with or without food.
Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not use Chloromycetin Aplicap if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Chloromycetin Aplicap, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
