Optachlor Eye Drops ( Chloramphenicol ) – Remington Pharmaceuticals

🔹 Indications (Uses):

Optachlor eye drops in bacterial infections ke liye use hoti hain:
  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
  • Keratitis (Cornea infection)
  • Blepharitis (Eyelid inflammation)
  • Corneal Ulcers
  • Post-operative eye infection prevention
  • Other superficial ocular infections caused by susceptible bacteria

🔹 Mechanism of Action:

Chloramphenicol bacteria ki protein synthesis inhibit karta hai, jiske wajah se bacteria multiply nahi kar pate aur infection control ho jata hai. Ye gram-positive aur gram-negative dono types ke bacteria par asar karta hai.

🔹 Dosage & Administration:

  • Adults & Children: 1-2 drops affected eye(s) mein har 4-6 ghante mein
  • Acute infection mein first 48 hours ke doran zyada frequently use ki ja sakti hai
  • Treatment duration: usually 5-7 days
  • Doctor ki hidayat ke mutabiq use karein

🔹 Storage Instructions:

  • Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
  • Direct sunlight se bachayein
  • Bottle open karne ke baad 28 din ke andar use karein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

🔹 Side Effects (Possible):

  • Halki burning ya stinging sensation
  • Temporary blurred vision
  • Aankhon mein khujli ya redness
  • Allergic reactions (rare cases mein)

🔹 Precautions & Warnings:

  • Contact lens users apply karne se pehle lens nikal dein
  • Pregnancy aur breastfeeding mein doctor se consult karein
  • Prolonged use se bachein (resistance ka risk)
  • Agar 48 hours mein improvement na ho, doctor se rabta karein
  • Sirf external ophthalmic use ke liye hai