CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B belongs to a combination of medicines called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic) and ear (otic). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungus.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, which kills the bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls essential for their survival. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for the growth, and multiplication of the bacteria. CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B prevents the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.
Use CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B. You are advised to use this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting as side effects. Most of these side effects of CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if any of these side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain a 10 minutes time gap between using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B and other eye drops. Please do not contact the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B and cause eye infections.
Bacterial eye infection (conjunctivitis), Bacterial ear infection (otitis media)
CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye like conjunctivitis and ear infections like otitis media. Polymyxin B is bactericidal (kills bacteria) in nature, inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation required for their survival. Thus, it prevents the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic (prevents bacteria growth) in nature with excellent eye penetration and exhibits broad-spectrum coverage against various bacteria, which causes eye/ear infections by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival of the bacteria causing eye/ear infection.
If you are allergic to CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 10 minutes time gap between using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B and cause eye infections.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have epithelial herpes keratitis, viral diseases of conjunctiva and cornea, fungal diseases of ocular structures, mycobacterial infections of the eye, vaccinia (virus) or varicella (chickenpox), inform your doctor before using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B.
Interaction of alcohol with CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B is unknown. However, consult your doctor in case of any concerns.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B. Your doctor may prescribe CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother, as it is not known if CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B is excreted in human milk.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B may cause blurred vision immediately after using it. So, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.
Please consult an eye specialist if your eye infection persists or worsens even after using CHLORAMPHENICOL+POLYMYXIN B for a week.
Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the infection and inflammation of the transparent layer (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball. It causes bacterial infection thereby causing inflamed conjunctiva, making the white part of the eyeball look pink in colour.