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Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops is a prescription medicine that is used to treat bacterial eye infection (superficial ocular infections), inflammation of the conjunctiva (bacterial conjunctivitis. This medicine works by binding to bacterial ribosomes. Therefore, blocking the bacterial synthesis of protein at an early stage.
Antibacterials
Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear belongs to the Antibacterials class of medicines. Antibacterials, also known as Antibiotics, are widely used in the treatment and prevention of diseases caused by bacteria. It destroys or slows down the growth of bacteria.
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How to use
Read the medicine guide provided by your pharmacist, your doctor, or the medicine company. If you have any questions related to Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops as per the instructions provided by your doctor.
Typical Dosage
The typical dose of Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear for adults is one or two drops applied up to six times every day and for severe infections, it may raise to one-two drops after every fifteen to twenty minutes, for eye ointments small amount of the ointment should be applied after every 3 hours.
This medicine should be used on an as-needed basis. Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear eye drops should not be used longer than 5 days unless the doctor has advised the patient.
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Talk to Your Doctor
Discuss with your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.
Use in Children
If you are giving Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops to a child, be sure to use a product that is for use in children. Use the child’s weight or age to find the right dose from the product package or medicine label. You can also read the dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.
Medicines may be recommended for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. You should not use Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops for conditions or symptoms for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops to other people, even if they have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. The use of this medicine without the advice of a doctor may cause harm.
Wash your hands thoroughly after touching or handling Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear.
Storage
Follow storage instructions on the product package if available. Store Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops at 2 to 8°C for eye drops and below 25°C for eye ointment, and away from light. Store this medicine away from children and pets.
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How to take Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear
Your dose may depend on several personal factors. You should consult with your doctor to find out the dose that is best for you. The dose of Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear depends on the following factors:
- patient’s health
Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Dosage
Dosage for a bacterial eye infection
Adult
- Recommended: one or two drops applied up to six times every day and for severe infections, the starting dose may be one-two drops after every fifteen to twenty minutes
Children
- Recommended: one or two drops applied up to six times every day and for severe infections, the starting dose may be one-two drops after every fifteen to twenty minutes
Dosage for inflammation of the conjunctiva
Adult (Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear eye ointments are used in the treatment of acute bacterial inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye)
- Recommended: small amount of the ointment should be applied after every 3 hours
Children
- Recommended: small amount of the ointment should be applied after every 3 hours
Dosage calculation for children
To calculate the dosage for children please use the weight based dose calculator to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.
Forms
Capsule
Strength:Â 250 mg
Ointment
Strength:Â 0.1%, 0.2%,10 mg, 10 mg/1000 mg
Liquid
Strength:Â 0.4%, 0.5%
Powder, for solution
Strength:Â 1000 mg
Solution
Strength:Â 0.5%, 2.5%, 5 mg
Solution / drops
Strength:Â 0.2%, 0.5%, 5%
Missed Dose
In case of eye drops and eye ointments the missed dose should be used as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. A double dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.
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Overdose
What to do if you overdose on Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear?
In case of overdose eye monitoring of patients should be done.
Symptoms of an overdose of Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear
If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body. In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:
If you think you have overdosed on Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the Poison Center Finder at TabletWise.com.
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Precautions while using Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear
Before you use Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:
Before you use Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear Drops, discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.
Before having surgery during the use of Nci Chloramphenicol Eye Ear, discuss with your doctor and dentist about the medicinal products you use including prescription/non-prescription/herbal medicines.