Chlorovis0.50%
Eye/Ear Drops
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Chlorovis may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Chlorovis 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 Chlorovis 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
Chlorovis 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 cau... View More
Uses of Chlorovis
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Chlorovis
- Stinging in the eyes
- Blurred vision
How to use Chlorovis
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Chlorovis works
Chlorovis is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins requir... View More
- You have been prescribed Chlorovis 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
Ophthalmic Ocular infections Adult: Instill 1 drop every 2 hr. Increase dosage interval upon improvement. To continue treatment for at least 48 hr aft... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity or toxic reaction to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye or ear, 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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