Zychlor Eye Ointment Substitute

You are advised not to use Zychlor Eye Ointment if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, chloramphenicol, or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine. With it, do not use Zychlor Eye Ointment if you have viral diseases of the cornea, eye infections caused by mycobacteria, and in children under 3 years of age.

It is advised to go for regular checkups of eyes as long time use of Zychlor Eye Ointment can increase the risk of intraocular pressure (glaucoma) that can even damage the optic nerve, cause visual field defects, and decreased visual acuity. Thus regular monitoring of intraocular pressure is necessary.

Usually, Zychlor Eye Ointment starts showing its effects just after using it. However, it will take some days to completely improving the eye condition.

Zychlor Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Hydrocortisone and Chloramphenicol. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down the body's immune response to decrease itching, pain, and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacteria's growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in numbers. Together as a combined product Zychlor Eye Ointment prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections. 

You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, press the bottom of the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instill one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Zychlor Eye Ointment, you are advised to apply to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops from spreading into the rest of the body.