Chloramphenicol 0.5% drops
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Adults and Children Apply two drops to the infected eye(s) every 3 hours during waking hours or more frequently if required.
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Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after resolution of symptoms, in general for a maximum of one week
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- Drops can be used in conjunction with the ointment (apply at night) if desired as the ointment at night allows prolonged contact time.
- Presence of ointment on the eye may blur the vision with use during the day.
- Two formulations of chloramphenicol eye drops are available Chloromycetin® 0.5% Redidrops and Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops. Chloromycetin® 0.5% Redidrops can be used in children under 2 years. Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5% eyedrops remain unlicensed for use in children under 2 years.
- Chloramphenicol is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Chloramphenicol 1% Ointment
(Unlicensed medication)
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Adults and Children: Apply to the infected eye(s) every 6 hours
(or apply at night only if used in conjunction with chloramphenicol drops)
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Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after resolution of symptoms, in general for a maximum of one week
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Fusidic Acid 1 % Viscous Eye Drops Suspension
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Adults and Children: Apply one drop to infected eye(s) every 12 hours
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Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after resolution of symptoms, in general for a maximum of one week
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