Chloramphenicol Eye Drops 0.5% 10ml

Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic indicated in both adults and children for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by chloramphenicol susceptible organisms including: Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus haemolyticus, Morax-axenfeld, Klebsiella/Enterobacter species and others.

Posology
Adults (including the Elderly) and children

The recommended dosage for adults and children is two drops to be applied to the affected eye every three hours. To be used during waking hours only. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after eye appears normal.

Paediatric population
Dosage adjustment may be necessary in new born infants because of reduced systemic elimination due to immature metabolism and the risk of dose-related adverse effects. The maximum duration of treatment is 10-14 days

Method of Administration
For ocular use only.

Chloramphenicol Eye Drops BP 0.5% w/v contains 5mg/ml chloramphenicol.

Excipients with known effect

Phenylmercuric nitrate 0.002% w/v

Borax and Boric acid (one ml of solution contains 3.075 mg boron)

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding
The safety of topical use of chloramphenicol in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

Chloramphenicol may be absorbed systemically following the use of eye drops and may cross the placenta and appear in breast milk. Therefore this product is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Fertility
No fertility data are available

Borax
Boric Acid
Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
Water for injection