Description
Eye ointment to help treat bacterial conjunctivitis.
Benefits:
- Topical ointment for administration to the eye
- Contain an antibiotic called chloramphenicol
- Used to treat acute bacterial conjunctivitis
Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Eye Ointment is a topical ointment for administration to the eye only.
The ointment contains chloramphenicol which is an antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections that occur on the outer surface of the eye.
One of the key infections that this Optrex Eye Ointment treats is bacterial conjunctivitis. You’ll see symptoms such as your eyes being red and/or your eyelids red or swollen too.
You might also see discharge from your eye which can be irritable, especially when you wake up.
Chloramphenicol eye ointment is not suitable for treating eye infections that have spread to the deeper layers of the eye coverings or into the fluid within the eyeball. Antibiotic tablets or injections are needed to treat these deeper and more serious infections.
For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 2 years and over. Contains chloramphenicol 1% w/w. Always read the label.
Directions for Use
If you have any of these symptoms, then you are likely to have conjuntivitis:
- redness in the white part of your eye
- red or swollen eyelids
- sticky discharge that can make it difficult to open the eye in the morning
- a feeling of grittiness or irritation of the affected eye(s).
Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Ointment is suitable for adults and children over 2 years.
How to apply Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Ointment:
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Remove the cap. Take special care that the nozzle of the tube does not touch your eye, the skin around your eyes or your fingers.
- Use a mirror – this will help you see what you are doing.
- Place the nozzle of the tube close to your eye. Gently pull down the lower eyelid downwards and look up.
- Squeeze the tube gently and apply about 1cm of the ointment to the space between the lower eyelid and the eye.
- Close for a moment and Repeat for other eye if necessary.
- Replace the cap securely after use.
The dose is a small amount of ointment (approx. 1cm) to be applied to the affected eye(s).
If you are using the drops during the day and the ointment at night, apply the oinment at night, before going to bed.
The course of treatment is 5 days. Keep using the eye ointment for 5 days, do not stop just because you feel better – this could make your condition worse. Do not use Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Ointment for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor. Discard any remaining ointment after the 5 day course of treatment.
If your symptoms do not improve within 48 hours, consult your doctor.
Active Ingredient: Chloramphenicol 1g/1ml. Other Ingredients: Liquid Paraffin and White Petroleum.If your symptoms get worse, seek medical advise immediately.
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