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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Jawa Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

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About Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is an ophthalmic medication that belongs to the class of 'antibiotics & corticosteroids' primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva). A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids).

Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is composed of Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works by stopping bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy.

Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Common side effects of Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml include redness of the eye, stinging/burning sensation, and temporary blurred vision. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medications. Avoid contact of the dispensing tip with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Uses of Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml

Bacterial eye infections. 

Directions for Use

Wash your hands thoroughly before using Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml to avoid contamination. Please do not touch the tip of the dispensing tube or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Apply Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml to the affected eye/eyes as advised by the doctor. After using, wipe the tip of the tube with a clean tissue and close the cap tightly.

Medicinal Benefits

Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works by stopping bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections and relieves symptoms of itching, swelling, and redness caused due to inflammation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Avoid touching the tip of the tube with bare hands or the eyelids to avoid contamination. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines until you have a clear vision since the administration of Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
  • Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and removing the contact lens.
  • Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS

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FAQs

Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that prevents bacterial growth. Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.

It is advised to remove your contact lens while administering Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml to avoid contamination.

If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Chlorocol Plus Eye Drops 5 ml, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes between each administration. Also, use eye drops before applying any eye ointment.

Avoid contact of the tip of the tube with fingers, eyes, and eyelids. Topical eye products, when contaminated by patients with eye diseases, bacterial keratitis (an infection of the cornea) and ocular infections (eye infections) may occur, which result in vision loss.

Special Advise

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).

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