Manufacturer: Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Salt Composition : Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone
Packet of 10ml Eye Drop
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Care Eye Drop 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.
It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE is available for topical use in the form of eye/ear drops. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
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,The dose dependency of the pharmacokinetics of dexamethasone and its influence on the endogenous secretion of cortisol has been studied in healthy females. The maximum plasma level occurred between 1.6 and 2.0 h after doses of 0.5-3.0 mg independent of the type of administration.
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 Care
Burning sensation in eye
Eye irritation
Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision
Drug-Disease Interactions: CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE should not be used in patients with fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).
Information regarding the use of Care Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Care Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Care Tears Eye Drop is a tear substitute. It is used as a lubricant for dry eyes. It is also used for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and/or discomfort due to dryness of eyes. Moreover, it is used to lubricate and re-wet soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+DEXAMETHASONE may interact with an anti-cancer agent (methotrexate), immune suppressant (azathioprine), antiviral drug (ritonavir), and a medication used to treat HIV (cobicistat).
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Care Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Care Eye Drop 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 Care Eye Drop. 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 instilling 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 Care Eye Drop, give a 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. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. How to use Care Eye Drop?
Wash your hands before using Care Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Care Eye Drop. To use this medicine tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Care Eye Drop.
Q. Can the use of Care Eye Drop cause blurry vision?
Care Eye Drop can blur your vision for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Care Eye Drop.
Q. What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Care Eye Drop?
In case you use excess of Care Eye Drop, wash your eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I stop using Care Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Care Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. Take your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Care Eye Drop?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. How long does Care Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Care Eye Drop 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 Care Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop using Care Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
