Riacol eye ointment 5g
Scientific name: Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment.
Uses:
- Chloramphenicol eye ointment is used in both adults and children to treat a wide range of eye infections caused by bacteria.
- Rapid relief of inflammation.
How to use:
- Always take this medication exactly as your doctor has told you.
- Eye preparations are usually sterile, so make sure the container is not damaged before use.
- Wash your hands well before use.
- Remove the outer cap. You may find it easier to apply the ointment in front of a mirror.
- Tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid outward to form a pocket.
- Holding the tube between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the tube upside down near the eye, trying not to touch the eye with the nozzle.
- Place about half an inch of ointment into the pocket formed between the eyelid and the eye.
- Blink several times.
- Repeat in the other eye if you are instructed to use eye ointment in both eyes.
- Place the cap on the tube, and try not to touch the tip of the tube with anything, including your eyes or fingers.
- Wash your hands after use.
- Dosages may change from patient to patient based on your age, medical condition, and whether you are taking other medications, so always follow your doctor's instructions.
side effects:
Side effects are not common to everyone, but some patients may complain of:
- Blurred vision.
- Slight irritation or burning in the eye.
Warnings and precautions:
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you have:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you experience vision changes or eye pain.
- If you have eye irritation or redness that gets worse or lasts for more than 72 hours.
Preservation method:
- Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
- Do not refrigerate unopened package in the refrigerator.
- Do not use for more than 28 days after opening the package, unless your pharmacist advises otherwise.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.