Chlorsig Chloramphenicol Eye Drops contain the active ingredient chloramphenicol. Chlorsig is used to treat an eye infection called bacterial conjunctivitis, which is a bacterial infection involving the mucous membrane of the surface of the eye.
Directions
The dose of Chlorsig may be different for each person and their medical condition. Your doctor, optometrist or pharmacist will recommend the right dose for you.
Adults and children (2 years and over): Instil 1 or 2 eye drops in the affected eye(s) every two to six hours for up to 5 days or as directed by your doctor, optometrist or pharmacist.
Please refer to theConsumer Medicine Information or New Zealand Data Sheet for full details about this medicine.
Ingredients
chloramphenicol 5 mg/mL (0.5%)
Other Ingredients: boric acid, borax, hypromellose, sodium hydroxide, phenylmercuric acetate, water-purified
Chlorsig eye drops contain the preservative phenylmercuric acetate (0.002% w/v).
Warnings
Do not use Chlorsig if:
- you are allergic to chloramphenicol, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
- Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
- the packaging is torn, broken or shows signs of tampering.
- after the expiry date (EXP.) printed on the pack.
Do not give Chlorsig to children under 2 years of age unless your doctor or optometrist tells you.
Check with your doctor if:
- you or your family have blood disorders (e.g. anaemia) or problems with bone marrow
- you have an injury to the cornea. Eye preparations may inhibit the healing of the wound
- you wear contact lenses.
Contact lenses should not be worn during the course of Chlorsig treatment. If you wear hard or disposable contact lenses, you can start using them again after completing the course of treatment. If wearing soft contact lenses, you should wait 24 hours after completing a course of treatment before starting to use them again.
General Safety Information
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- Nutritional supplements may only be of assistance if the dietary intake is inadequate.
- Supplements should not be used to replace a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical exercise.
- Keep all medications and supplements out of reach of children.
- If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
