Manufacturer: Bell Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Chloramphenicol, Hydrocortisone
Tube of 3gm Eye Ointment
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Belmycetine C Eye Ointment is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Belmycetine C Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Hydrocortisone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching after an allergy or infection.
Most of a chloramphenicol dose is metabolised by the liver to inactive products, the chief metabolite being a glucuronide conjugate; only 5 to 15% of chloramphenicol is excreted unchanged in the urine. The elimination half-life is approximately 4 hours.Oral hydrocortisone at a dose of 0.2-0.3mg/kg/day reached a mean Cmax of 32.69nmol/L with a mean AUC of 90.63h*nmol/L 1 A 0.4-0.6mg/kg/day dose reached a mean Cmax of 70.81nmol/L with a mean AUC of 199.11h*nmol/L. However, the pharmacokinetics of hydrocortisone can vary by 10 times from patient to patient.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Belmycetine C
Burning sensation in eye
Stinging in the eyes
Eye irritation
Blurred vision
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Shock
Infections
Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)
Dehydration
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Scleroderma
Depression
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Myasthenia Gravis
Diaper Rash
Tuberculosis (TB)
Information regarding the use of Belmycetine C Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Belmycetine C Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Chloramphenicol+Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching after an allergy or infection.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+HYDROCORTISONE may interact with anticholinergic agents (atropine), HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir, cobicistat), antibiotics (erythromycin, amoxicillin, azlocillin, bacampicillin, ampicillin, tetracycline, and polymyxin B), an anti-epileptic drug (carbamazepine), anti-diabetic (chlorpropamide).
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Belmycetine C Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Belmycetine C Eye Ointment to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
Wash your hands first before applying Belmycetine C Eye Ointment. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
Along with using Belmycetine C Eye Ointment, give warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
Q. How long does Belmycetine C Eye Ointment takes to work?
Usually, Belmycetine C Eye Ointment starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can I stop using Belmycetine C Eye Ointment when I feel better?
No, do not stop using Belmycetine C Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
