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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections. Common side effects of Chloromphenicol Applicaps may include mild eye irritation, stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Soft Medicaps Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Chloromphenicol Applicaps belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

Sometimes, you may experience side effects such as mild eye irritation, a stinging sensation, and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Chloromphenicol Applicaps should be used in children above 2 years only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid touching the tip of the container as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent side effects/interactions.

Uses of Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Chloromphenicol Applicaps are as follows:

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis: Chloromphenicol Applicaps is often used to treat pink eye caused by bacterial infection.
  • Management of blepharitis: Chloromphenicol Applicaps reduces inflammation and infection of the eyelids.
  • Prevention of eye infection after injury: Chloromphenicol Applicaps can be used to prevent bacterial infection in case of minor eye injuries.
  • Support in post-operative eye care: Chloromphenicol Applicaps can be used to prevent infection after eye surgery.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket, and instil the recommended number of drops as advised by your doctor into the pocket of the eye. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Chloromphenicol Applicaps is for ophthalmic use only. Avoid touching the dropper's tip to avoid contamination.

Key Benefits

Chloromphenicol Applicaps belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

How Chloromphenicol Applicaps Works

Chloromphenicol Applicaps contains Chloramphenicol, which works by preventing the synthesis of nutrients essential for bacterial survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Chloromphenicol Applicaps

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause serious side effects or poisoning. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms or if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Chloromphenicol Applicaps if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you or your family member has had problems with their blood or bone marrow if you have visual disturbances, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, glaucoma, eye injury, dry eyes, kidney or liver problems, a sensation of having a foreign body in the eye, eye inflammation, if the eye looks cloudy or if the coloured part of the eye looks unusual, or if you have/had eye surgery. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not wear contact lenses during the course of treatment with Chloromphenicol Applicaps and for 24 hours after the last dose.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
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ChloramphenicolLomitapide
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Flibanserin with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Flibanserin is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking lomitapide with Chloromphenicol Applicaps can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Lomitapide is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with triazolam can increased the effects of Chloromphenicol Applicaps.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Chloromphenicol Applicaps is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking oxycodone with Chloromphenicol Applicaps, it may increase the blood levels of oxycodone that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Oxycodone together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ChloramphenicolBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
When BCG vaccine is used with Chloromphenicol Applicaps, its effectiveness of BCG vaccine may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Chloromphenicol Applicaps and BCG vaccine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Deferiprone may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Deferiprone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Ivacaftor may increase the blood levels of ivacaftor that increases risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Ivacaftor together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking cisapride together with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may significantly increase the blood levels of cisapride that may increase risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Cisapride can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChloramphenicolVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps with Voclosporin can increase the blood levels of voclosporin which increases risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloromphenicol Applicaps and Voclosporin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any unusual symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Chloromphenicol Applicaps:
Taking cladribine together with Chloromphenicol Applicaps may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cladribine and Chloromphenicol Applicaps, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands.
  • Avoid rubbing the eyes.
  • Avoid sharing eye makeup such as eyeliner, mascara or kohl.
  • Always use clean towels or tissues to wipe your eyes and face.
  • Regularly wash and change the pillowcases.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Remember to wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens.
  • Avoid staring at digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Blink regularly as it helps spread hydrating substances such as mucus and tears across the eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

It is not known whether alcohol interacts with Chloromphenicol Applicaps . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using Chloromphenicol Applicaps ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Chloromphenicol Applicaps ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Chloromphenicol Applicaps might temporarily blur your vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chloromphenicol Applicaps in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chloromphenicol Applicaps in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Chloromphenicol Applicaps based on your child's age and condition. It is not recommended for use in children under two years of age.

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Heart

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is generally safe for people with heart problems because it act locally in the eye and have minimal systemic absorption. Still, it's best to consult your doctor to ensure there are no rare interactions or sensitivities with your specific condition or medications.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Geriatric patients can generally use Chloromphenicol Applicaps safely. However, older adults may be more prone to eye dryness or irritation, so it's important to monitor for any discomfort and consult a doctor if symptoms persist.

FAQs

Chloromphenicol Applicaps is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.

Chloromphenicol Applicaps works by preventing the synthesis of essential nutrients for bacterial survival. Thus, kills the bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Chloromphenicol Applicaps for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Consult your doctor if you have any difficulty while using Chloromphenicol Applicaps .

Chloromphenicol Applicaps might temporarily cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

Do not wear contact lenses during the course of treatment with Chloromphenicol Applicaps and for 24 hours after the last dose. Using spectacles and avoiding wearing contact lenses is recommended until the infection is cleared.

Country of origin

INDIA
Other Info - CHL0077

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