Chlorocol Eye Ointment

How to use Chlorocol Eye Ointment

• Wash your hands first then apply the ointment.
• Head back and softly tug down the lower eyelid.
• Inside the lower eyelid, dab a tiny bit of ointment—between one and two centimeters.
• Close your eyes softly then blink to distribute the ointment.
• Following ointment application, wash your hands.

How Medicine Works

• Chloramphenicol, an antibiotic included in Chlorocol Eye Ointment, acts by stopping bacterial protein synthesis, therefore stopping the spread of bacteria in the eyes.
• Therefore helping to lower inflammation and eradicate the infection.

Expert Advice

• Usually advised for best results, the ointment is administered two to three times a day.
• Advice: Should the tube be damaged or expired, do not use the ointment.
• To prevent contamination, never handle the tube's tip.
• Store the ointment carefully closed and in a cold, dry environment.
• After the recommended time—usually one month following opening—discard the ointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1: How often ought I to apply Chlorocol Eye Ointment?

  A: Generally two to three times a day, or as advised for the particular eye infection, follow the directions of your doctor.

• Q2: Can I apply this ointment using contact lenses?

  A: Until your symptoms have cleared, you should not use this ointment while using contact lenses.

• Q3: Could I apply the ointment to allergy-induced eye irritability?

  A: Not allergies, but bacterial illnesses call for Chlorocol Eye Ointment. See your doctor for suitable allergy-related eye irritancy treatment advice.

• Q4: Should I miss one dose, what should I do?

  A: Unless almost time for your next dose approaches, apply the ointment as soon as you remember. Apply no additional ointment to offset a missing dosage.

• Q5: Could I combine this ointment with other eye prescriptions?

  A: Wait between applying several eye treatments at least ten to fifteen minutes. See your doctor before combining them.