Opticol Eye Drop
bottle of 10.0 ml Eye Drop.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Chloramphenicol (0.5% w/v) |
| Manufacturer: | Greenco Biologicals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Opticol Eye Drop is an antibiotic that fights bacteria, used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. Opticol Eye Drop helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Opticol Eye Drop is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers and eventually clears up the eye infection.
How long does Opticol Eye Drop take to work?
Opticol Eye Drops generally start working soon after administration. However, complete bacterial clearance and symptom relief may take several days.
What if I don't get better after using Opticol Eye Drop?
If you do not experience improvement after completing the full course of treatment, please inform your physician. If symptoms are worsening during therapy, also notify your doctor immediately.
Can I stop taking Opticol Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not discontinue Opticol Eye Drops before completing the full course of treatment, even if you experience symptom relief. Symptoms may improve prior to complete bacterial eradication.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Breastfeed
Opticol Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Opticol Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
