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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to treat eye bacterial infections (optic). It is used for treating infectious diseases of the eyelids, the cornea (the transparent part that covers the front part of the eye), conjunctiva ( lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids), and anterior ocular segment(front of the eye). It contains Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol, which works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Also, it prevents the growth of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria. It may cause side effects such as redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is used for treating infectious conditions of the eyelids, the cornea (the transparent part that covers the front part of the eye), conjunctiva ( lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids), and anterior ocular segment(front of the eye). Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter any part of the eyeball or surrounding tissues, including the cornea ( front surface of the eye) and lining of the outer eye and inner eyelids (conjunctiva). The common symptoms of eye infections are red eyes, pain, discharge, watery eyes, dry eyes, light Sensitivity, swollen eyes, itching, and blurred vision.

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is a combination of two antibiotics: Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacteria's growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in numbers. Together as a combined product, Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.

Use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm as prescribed by your doctor. Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm. You are advised to use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, Sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting. Most of these side effects of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm or any other medicines. Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain a 10-minute time gap between using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and cause eye infections.

Uses of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm

Treatment of Bacterial eye infection.

Directions for Use

Eye Drops: It is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using this medicine. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the medicine.Eye Gel/Ointment: It is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using this medicine. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil a tiny amount of gel, as advised by the doctor, into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is a combination of two antibiotics: Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacteria's growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase numbers. Together as a combined product, Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.

How Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm Works

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is a combination of two antibiotics: Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacteria's growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in numbers. Together as a combined product, Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm

  • Redness in eyes
  • Itching eyes
  • Irritation, burning, or stinging sensation in the eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Eyelid swelling

What if I have taken an overdose of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm

Do not use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm in more doses or more often than prescribed as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose are similar to side effects such as swelling, redness, tearing, and itching if the eyelid. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm should not be used for an eye infection due to a virus, or another type of eye infection (e.g., tuberculosis, fungus),  without consulting with the doctor. After applying Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm, your vision becomes blurred for some time, so you are advised not to drive or use any machine or activity that needs a clear vision. Long-time use of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm can enhance the risk of e intraocular pressure (glaucoma) that can even damage the optic nerve and cause visual defects. Therefore, regular eye checkups are advised to monitor intraocular pressure. Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm contains s benzalkonium chloride as an excipient that may discolour soft lenses, so try to avoid soft lenses for at least some time after using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical

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ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking Flibanserin with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Flibanserin is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking lomitapide with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Lomitapide is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolTriazolam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with triazolam can increased the effects of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Combining Mifepristone and Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm can reduce the effects of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking Iopamidol and Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChloramphenicolPimozide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
When Pimozide is taken with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm, the amount of Pimozide in the blood increases which increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and Pimozide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ChloramphenicolBrigatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking brigatinib with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm may increase the blood levels of brigatinib that may increase risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Brigatinib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, or pain and burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
ChloramphenicolOxycodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking oxycodone with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm, it may increase the blood levels of oxycodone that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and Oxycodone together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ChloramphenicolDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and Deferiprone may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Deferiprone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ChloramphenicolEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm:
When Everolimus is taken with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm with Everolimus can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience any unusual symptoms like persistent cough, fever, chills, mouth ulcers, paleness, unusual bruising, bleeding or blood in stools or urine, it's important to contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.

  • Keep your clothes, towels, and bedsheets separate from others.

  • Maintain good hygiene of contact lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing and after removing contact lenses.

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming. In case you use them mistakenly, get a new pair.

  • Wear protective eye gear if you are cycling or trekking through the forest.

  • If you have irritation in the eyes, avoid rubbing them.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

The interaction of alcohol with Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is unknown. However, as a precautionary measure, limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm in pregnancy is unknown, so it is advised that you should consult with a doctor as Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm can only be given after careful consideration of the benefit/risk ratio.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.

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Driving

Unsafe

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm may cause blurred vision and reduced visual acuity, immediately after its usage so one should avoid the ability to drive and use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.

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Children

Unsafe

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm should not be used in children below three years of age.

FAQs

Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is used for treating infectious diseases of the eyelids, the cornea (the transparent part that covers the front part of the eye), conjunctiva ( lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids), and anterior ocular segment (front of the eye).Â
Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacteria's growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in numbers. Together as a combined product Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.Â
You are advised not to use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, chloramphenicol, or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine. With it, do not use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm if you have viral diseases of the cornea, eye infections caused by mycobacteria, and in children under 3 years of age.
It is advised to go for regular checkups of eyes as long time use of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm can increase the risk of intraocular pressure (glaucoma) that can even damage the optic nerve, cause visual field defects, and decreased visual acuity. Thus regular monitoring of intraocular pressure is necessary.
Usually, Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm starts showing its effects just after using it. However, it will take some days to completely improving the eye condition.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses during the entire course of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and reinsert after 24 hours of finishing the course of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm.
You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10 minutes time gap between using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm and other eye drops and administer eye ointments in the last.
You are not recommended to stop using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm without consulting your doctor as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm, please consult your doctor.
Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm starts to work as soon as you apply it. However, it will take some days to completely improve the eye condition. Therefore, continue using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm for the prescribed duration for the full benefits.
Do not stop using Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm if you feel better. Stopping Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm before the prescribed duration may cause the infection to recur. Therefore, use Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm for as long as the doctor has prescribed it.
The side effects of Chlorocol-H Eye Ointment 3 gm include itching, redness, irritation, blurred vision, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, sensitivity to light, and eyelid swelling. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

548 , Udai Marg , Tilak Nagar , Jaipur-302004 (Rajasthan)
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