Chlorocort Eye Ointment

How to use Chlorocort Eye Ointment

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Medicine Works

Chlorocort Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Hydrocortisone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching after an allergy or infection.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor has prescribed Chlorocort Eye Ointment to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
• Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
• Wash your hands first before applying Chlorocort Eye Ointment. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
• Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
• Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
• Along with using Chlorocort Eye Ointment, give warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
• Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How long does Chlorocort Eye Ointment takes to work?

  Usually, Chlorocort Eye Ointment starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

• Can I stop using Chlorocort Eye Ointment when I feel better?

  No, do not stop using Chlorocort Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.