Chloramphenicol EYE CARE INDICATION Eye : Surface ocular infections involving the conjuctiva and/or cornea caused by Chloramphenicol susceptible organisms. It is also active against common bacterial pathogens, E.coli, Klebsiella, Niesseria sp., H.influenzae, Enterobacter sp., Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Ear : Ear canal infections. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Eye ointment : Should be used every 3 hours. Administration should […]
Description Chloramphenicol is a low molecular weight, predominantly lipophilic antibiotic and is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and also against spirochaete, salmonella, rickettsiae and chlamydiae (trachoma). The mechanism of action has been shown to be by selective inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Chloramphenicol is moderately effective against Proteus, Serratia, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, E. coli, Staph. […]
Generic Name: ChloramphenicolDosage Form: DropsTG Name: Eye Care 1. What Ocutrex is and what it is used for?Ocutrex eye drop contains Chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. Chloramphenicol exerts its antibacterial effect by binding to bacterial ribosomes and inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis at an early stage. […]
ChloramphenicolAnti-infective and Antiseptics (Eye and Ear Preparations) Indication: Bacterial infection involving conjunctiva or cornea and otitis externa. Dosage & Administration: Eye : 2 drops every 1-4 hours depending upon the severity. Ear : 2-3 drops every 3-4 hours. Preparation: SQ-Mycetin® Eye/Ear Drops : 10 ml in plastic dropper bottle.