Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm 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. 
 
Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.
 
Sometimes, you may experience side effects such as mild eye irritation, stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm should be used in children above 2 years only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid touching the tip of the container as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent side effects/interactions.

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

• Mild irritation
• Stinging sensation
• Temporary blurred vision

Do not use Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm 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 Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm and for 24 hours after the last dose.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking an enzyme (chymotrypsin), anti-cancer (methotrexate), or immunosuppressant (azathioprine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you or your family member has had problems with their blood or bone marrow.

• CHYMOTRYPSIN
• METHOTREXATE
• AZATHIOPRINE

• Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching the 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.

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, and keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection/inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. A stye is a bump on the eyelid or base of eyelashes. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It is a common problem in people who wear contact lenses.