Vanmycetin 1% 1% Opticops- 100
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Manufactured By FDC Ltd
Composition Chloramphenicol (0.01)
Package Size ( 100 Opticops in a packet )
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Description:
Vanmycetin 1% 1% Opticops- 100 is used for the treatment of serious bacterial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacterial species. You should not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial eye infections
Interactions / Warnings:
No interaction found/established
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Faq for medicine:
A: Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and exerts both bactericidal and bacteriostatic against wide variety of gram positive and gram negative bacteria including E.coli. No, it does not contain penicillin or steroids
Q: Is chloramphenicol safe/ do chloramphenicol cause aplastic anemia/ safe for babies?
A: Chloramphenicol is safe at recommended dose and duration; however, in some cases it has led to rare side effects such as aplastic anemia. Chloramphenicol should not be used in children under 2 years of age and used be with extreme caution in children above 2 years of age especially who have diarrhea or a stomach or bowel infection
Q: Does chloramphenicol sting/ does chloramphenicol cause dry eyes?
A: Chloramphenicol eye drops/ ointment may cause transient burning or stinging sensation. It does not cause but should be used with extreme precaution in patients with dry eye syndrome
Q: Can i take paracetamol with chloramphenicol?
A: Chloramphenicol is not known to have any drug interactions with paracetamol, however, it should be taken together as per doctor's advice
Q: Is chloromycetin a penicillin/ an antibiotic/ with the formula/ chloromycetin is a drug for which disease?
A: Chloramphenicol is a brand name for chloramphenicol. It is not penicillin. It is an antibiotic with the formula C11H12Cl2N2O5. It used in the treatment of serious infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria by killing or preventing their growth
Q: Is chloromycetin over the counter/ is obtained from?
A: No, it is available only with your doctor's prescription
Q: Is chloramphenicol and tetracycline similar?
A: Chloramphenicol and tetracycline belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q: Is Chloromycetin the same as chlorsig?
A: Both Chloromycetin and chlorsig contains chloramphenicol. Chlorsig is available as eye drop or ointment and Chloromycetin is an oral formulation.
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