Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm Substitute

Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is used for treating infectious diseases of the eyelids, the cornea (the transparent part that covers the front part of the eye), conjunctiva ( lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids), and anterior ocular segment (front of the eye).Â

Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.Â

You are advised not to use Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, chloramphenicol, or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine. With it, do not use Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm 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, Senzclor-H Eye Ointment 5 gm starts showing its effects just after using it. However, it will take some days to completely improving the eye condition.