A Phenicol1%
Eye Ointment
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR A Phenicol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR A Phenicol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE A Phenicol may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
A Phenicol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that ca... View More
Uses of Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
- Stinging in the eyes
- Blurred vision
How to use Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
Take the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Vanmycetin 1% Opticops works
A Phenicol is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins requi... View More
- You have been prescribed A Phenicol for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However, do not use for longer than five days without consultin... View More
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get... View More
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ocular infections Adult: Apply a 1% ointment 3-4 times daily. Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye, mycosis.
Mode of Action
Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by pept... View More
Precaution
Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.
Side Effect
Ophthalmic application: Hypersensitivity reactions including rashes, fever and angioedema.
Interaction
Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of ora... View More
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