For acute bacterial conjunctivitis

Chloramphenicol belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics, which are used for infections caused by bacteria. Chloramphenicol eye ointment is for simple eye infections called acute bacterial conjunctivitis. This is sometimes known as red-eye because the white part of the affected eye(s) will be red and/or the eyelid(s) will be red and swollen. There may also be a sticky discharge which can make the eye difficult to open in the morning, and the eye may feel gritty or irritated.

Directions for Use:
A small amount of ointment in the affected eye 3-4 times daily for 5 days.

Note:
Do not use this ointment if you are allergic to chloramphenicol or anything else in the ointment.
If you do not get better within 48 hours talk to a doctor.
If your eyes get worse see a doctor straight away.
After 5 days, throw away any unused ointment.

Active Ingredient:
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w.

Other Ingredients:
Liquid Parrafin, White Petroleum.

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