Synopol Ointment 5 gm belongs to a combination of medicines called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic) and ear (otic). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Synopol Ointment 5 gm does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungus.

Synopol Ointment 5 gm is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, which kills the bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls essential for their survival. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for the growth, and multiplication of the bacteria. Synopol Ointment 5 gm prevents the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections. 

Use Synopol Ointment 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Synopol Ointment 5 gm. You are advised to use this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it 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 as side effects. Most of these side effects of Synopol Ointment 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if any of these side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Synopol Ointment 5 gm or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Synopol Ointment 5 gm should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Synopol Ointment 5 gm. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Synopol Ointment 5 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 minutes time gap between using Synopol Ointment 5 gm and other eye drops. Please do not contact the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Synopol Ointment 5 gm and cause eye infections.

Synopol Ointment 5 gm is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye like conjunctivitis and ear infections like otitis media. Polymyxin B is bactericidal (kills bacteria) in nature, inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation required for their survival. Thus, it prevents the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic (prevents bacteria growth) in nature with excellent eye penetration and exhibits broad-spectrum coverage against various bacteria, which causes eye/ear infections by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival of the bacteria causing eye/ear infection.

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

If you are allergic to Synopol Ointment 5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Synopol Ointment 5 gm should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Synopol Ointment 5 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 10 minutes time gap between using Synopol Ointment 5 gm and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Synopol Ointment 5 gm and cause eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have epithelial herpes keratitis, viral diseases of conjunctiva and cornea, fungal diseases of ocular structures, mycobacterial infections of the eye, vaccinia (virus) or varicella (chickenpox), inform your doctor before using Synopol Ointment 5 gm.

• 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.

Please consult an eye specialist if your eye infection persists or worsens even after using Synopol Ointment 5 gm for a week.

Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the infection and inflammation of the transparent layer (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball. It causes bacterial infection thereby causing inflamed conjunctiva, making the white part of the eyeball look pink in colour.