Chloromycetin

- This medicine must not be taken by mouth.
- Chloromycetin redidrops should be stored in a refrigerator at 2° to 8°C. Chloromycetin eye ointment can be kept out of the fridge, provided the temperature does not exceed 25°C. Keep out of the reach of children.
- You should not wear contact lenses while you are using Chloromycetin to treat an eye infection.
- When using the eye drops or eye ointment you should take care to not touch the tip of the dropper or tube to any surface, or to your eye, in order to avoid contaminating the medicine.
- Chloromycetin drops and ointment may cause your vision to blur temporarily after you have applied them into your eye. Do not drive or operate machinery until this has worn off.
- Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is important that you finish the prescribed course of this antibiotic medicine, even if it seems the infection has cleared up. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic.
- Do not use Chloromycetin for longer than prescribed by your doctor, as it could possibly become less effective or produce allergic reactions if used over a long period of time.
- Seek medical advice immediately if your symptoms get worse at any point during treatment, or if you think you have new infection.
- Chloromycetin redidrops and ointment are sterile until opened. Any remaining medicine should be carefully disposed of four weeks after the first opening, as it is likely to be contaminated. You may find it helpful to write the date of first opening on the packet.

Use with caution in

- People who have experienced problems with their blood cells during previous use of chloramphenicol
- People with a family history of abnormalities in the numbers of blood cells in the blood

Not to be used in

- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- The safety of this medicine during pregnancy has not been established. It should not be used by pregnant women, unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- This medicine may pass into breast milk. It should not be used by women who are breastfeeding, unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Burning or stinging sensation
- Allergic reactions

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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