Effects of chloramphenicol eye ointment

Usually we can see a wide variety of eye ointments in pharmacies, such as tetracycline eye ointment, erythromycin eye ointment, chlortetracycline eye ointment, ofloxacin eye ointment and so on. Different eye ointments have the same effect on us. Some eye ointments have anti-inflammatory effects while others have antibacterial effects, so when we choose eye ointments, we need to choose according to our own needs.

Some people may think that eye ointment can only be used to treat eye diseases. In fact, this statement is wrong. Take chloramphenicol eye ointment as an example. In addition to treating eye diseases, chloramphenicol eye ointment is also suitable for treating swelling, sores at the corners of the mouth, etc. Of course, chloramphenicol eye ointment is mainly used to treat eye diseases. Let us learn about it below.

Used for bacterial conjunctivitis, sty and bacterial blepharitis. It is also used to treat trachoma.

This drug is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic. Its mechanism of action is mainly to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. It has an inhibitory effect on common Gram-positive bacteria and Chlamydia trachomatis in the eye

Dosage: Apply to the inner eyelids, 1-2 times a day, the last application should be before going to bed

Adverse reactions: 1. Slight irritation. 2. Allergic reactions may occur occasionally, with symptoms such as congestion, itchy eyes, and edema.

Note: 1. This drug is for eye use only. 2. Before applying, be sure to clean your hands and keep the nozzle away from your hands and eyes to prevent damage and contamination. 3. This drug should not be used continuously for a long time. If the symptoms are not relieved after 5 days of use, the drug should be stopped and medical treatment should be sought. 4. If symptoms such as congestion, itchy eyes, and edema occur, stop taking the medication and seek medical attention. 5. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to this drug, and should be used with caution by those with allergic constitution. 6. It is prohibited to use this drug when its properties change. 7. Please keep this medicine out of reach of children. 8. Children must use this product under adult supervision. 9. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this medicine.

The above are the effects and usage of chloramphenicol eye ointment. From the above we can see that the use of chloramphenicol eye ointment is actually quite wide. In addition to treating bacterial conjunctivitis, it can also treat sty and other diseases. If we need to use chloramphenicol eye ointment for treatment, we must understand its treatment range, precautions, etc. in detail.