1. Is the intended user over the age of 2?
YES / NO
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2. Is this medicine being used for some, or all of the below symptoms?
Diagnosed acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Whites of eye(s) red.
Eyelid(s) red or swollen.
Sticky discharge.
Difficult to open eye in the morning.
Eye feels gritty or irritated.
YES / NO
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3. Do any of the following apply to the intended user?
Allergic to chloramphenicol or any othe ingredients listed in the patient leaflet.
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Problems with blood counts (low red or white cell count or low platelets)
Symptoms that have lasted longer than 1 week.
Associated vomiting.
YES / NO
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4. Does the intended user have any of the below?
Reduced/blurred vision,halos around lights.
Painful eye.
Recent head or eye injury.
Eye is inflamed and a rash on scalp or face.
Eyes sensitive to light.
Pupil looks unusual or cloudy.
Foreign body in the eye which has not ben removed.
Glaucoma or dry eye symdrome.
Eye surgery or laser treatment in the last 6 months.
YES / NO
What is Chloramphenicol eye ointment?
Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment is a treatment for both adults and children for acute bacterial conjunctivitis (ABC). Chloramphenicol eye drops belong to the antibiotic family of medicines. ABC is characterised by redness and inflammation of the eye with the possible presence of a golden crust. The chloramphenicol eye ointment should be used regularly for 5 days for the infection to clear.
Children and adults can use Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Eye Ointment for treating eye infections, whether it's red or pink eye. When the outer surface of your eye is infected, it appears red, and you experience discharge and pain from the affected eye (acute bacterial conjunctivitis).
Bacterial conjunctivitis typically affects both eyes and causes grittiness, redness, burning, and watering. Often, the affected eyes produce pus that sticks to your lashes. However, your symptoms may also be the result of allergic reactions.
Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment treats simple eye infections that cause grittiness and redness (acute bacterial conjunctivitis). The conjunctiva is a translucent membrane that coats the inner surface of your eyelid and the white section of your eye. This antibiotic eye ointment is suitable for adults and children aged two years and over. The active ingredient (Chloramphenicol) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that targets bacterial conjunctivitis caused by chloramphenicol-susceptible organisms.
- Antibiotic eye ointment to treat acute bacterial conjunctivitis
- Pharmacy strength eye ointment
- Suitable for 2 years+