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Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections. Common side effects of Chloromphenicol Applicaps may include mild eye irritation, stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Soft Medicaps Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Chloromphenicol Applicaps belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Chloromphenicol Applicaps as directed by your doctor. You should use Chloromphenicol Applicaps for as long as your doctor has prescribed based on your medical condition. Common side effects include mild eye irritation, stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision. If any of the side effects persist or become worse, consult your doctor for further guidance.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients in Chloromphenicol Applicaps . Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Chloromphenicol Applicaps . This medication may cause temporary blurred vision; therefore, drive only when your vision is clear. Chloromphenicol Applicaps should only be used in children when a doctor has prescribed it. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent side effects/interactions.

Uses of Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Chloromphenicol Applicaps are as follows:
• Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis: Chloromphenicol Applicaps is often used to treat pink eye caused by bacterial infection.
• Management of blepharitis: Chloromphenicol Applicaps reduces inflammation and infection of the eyelids.
• Prevention of eye infection after injury: Chloromphenicol Applicaps may be used to prevent bacterial infection in case of minor eye injuries.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the medicine into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Chloromphenicol Applicaps is for ophthalmic use only. Avoid touching the applicator tip to prevent contamination.

Medicinal Benefits

Chloromphenicol Applicaps belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

How Chloromphenicol Applicaps Works

Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, it may cause serious side effects. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Seek medical attention or call your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms or if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Chloromphenicol Applicaps if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you or your family member has had problems with their blood or bone marrow if you have visual disturbances, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, glaucoma, eye injury, dry eyes, kidney or liver problems, a sensation of having a foreign body in the eye, eye inflammation, if the eye looks cloudy or if the coloured part of the eye looks unusual, or if you have/had eye surgery. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not wear contact lenses during the course of treatment with Chloromphenicol Applicaps and for 24 hours after the last dose.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking lomitapide with Chloromphenicol Applicaps can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with triazolam can increased the effects of Chloromphenicol Applicaps.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.
ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Flibanserin with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.
ChloramphenicolBrigatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking brigatinib with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may increase the blood levels of brigatinib that may increase risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.
ChloramphenicolHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Hydrocodone can significantly increase the blood levels of cariprazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Hydrocodone can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, and heart palpitations feeling tired, having trouble moving, difficulty swallowing or having seizures, it's important to let your doctor know. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChloramphenicolVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Voclosporin can increase the blood levels of voclosporin which increases risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Voclosporin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any unusual symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking cladribine together with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cladribine and Chloromphenicol Applicaps, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - 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, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Deferiprone may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
When Lemborexant is taken with Chloromphenicol Applicaps, may increase the blood levels of Lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Lemborexant together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having any of these symptoms like feeling down, having thoughts of hurting yourself, or having a headache, it's important to reach out to your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking oxycodone with Chloromphenicol Applicaps, it may increase the blood levels of oxycodone that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands.
  • Avoid rubbing the eyes.
  • Avoid sharing eye makeup such as eyeliner, mascara or kohl.
  • Always use clean towels or tissues to wipe your eyes and face.
  • Regularly wash and change the pillowcases.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Remember to wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens.
  • Avoid staring at digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Blink regularly, as it helps spread hydrating substances such as mucus and tears across the eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether alcohol interacts with Chloromphenicol Applicaps . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using Chloromphenicol Applicaps ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Chloromphenicol Applicaps ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Chloromphenicol Applicaps might temporarily blur your vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chloromphenicol Applicaps in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chloromphenicol Applicaps in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Chloromphenicol Applicaps based on your child's age and condition.

Have a query?

FAQs

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.

Chloromphenicol Applicaps works by preventing the synthesis of essential nutrients for bacterial survival. Thus, kills the bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Chloromphenicol Applicaps for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Consult your doctor if you have any difficulty while using Chloromphenicol Applicaps .

Chloromphenicol Applicaps might temporarily cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

Do not wear contact lenses during the course of treatment with Chloromphenicol Applicaps and for 24 hours after the last dose. Using spectacles and avoiding wearing contact lenses is recommended until the infection is cleared.

Country of origin

INDIA
Other Info - CHL0077

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