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| CHLOROSUN H - Chloramphenicol 1% + Hydrocortisone 0.5% Eye Ointment |
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| Description | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chloramphenicol is broad spectrum antibiotic; inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and Hydrocortisone is a steroid reduces inflammation by inhibiting the inflammatory mediators. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Indications | ||||||||||||||||||
Chlorosun-H is indicated for ocular infection & inflammation (uveitis, allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, scleritis, iridocyclitis, non-ulcerous keratitis) |
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| Dosage | ||||||||||||||||||
| A small amount of eye ointment is applied to the lower lid, 1-3 times daily depending on the severity of the infection | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contraindications | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chlorosun-H is contraindicated in patients having hypersentivity to any of the ingredient of the formulation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Precautions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pregnanacy Chlorosun-H should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topical ophthalmic Chlorosun-H administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Caution should be exercised when Chlorosun-H is administered to nursing mothers. Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established. Geriatric Use No overall difference in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger, adult patients. |
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| Storage | ||||||||||||||||||
| Store in a cool dark place | ||||||||||||||||||
| Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||
Chlorosun-H is available in pack of 5 gm tube. |
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