Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Chloramphenicol is administered into the eye to treat a type of eye infection called bacterial conjunctivitis, sometimes known as red-eye, which can be caused by various typaes of bacteria.
How to Use
A 5 day course of treatment:
If you are using just the eye ointment, apply about 1cm of ointment to the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times a day.
If you are using Chloramphenicol eye drops during the day and the eye ointment at night - apply the ointment at night, before going to bed.
Warnings
Do not use Golden Eye Antibiotic 1% w/w Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
You are allergic to chloramphenicol or anything else in the ointment.
You or a member of your family has had problems with their blood or bone marrow. These problems can include a severe reduction in red blood cells or lower than normal blood count.
The person needing to use the ointment is under 2 years of age.
You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w.
Other Ingredients: Liquid Paraffin, Wool Fat and Yellow Soft Paraffin.
