Opticol Eye Drop

This medication is for external use only. Take it in the portion and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the mark and leaflet present inside the box/pack for bearings before use. Hold the dropper near the eye without contacting it. Tenderly crush the dropper and spot the drug inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off additional fluid. Opticol Eye Drop might be dangerous to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Opticol Eye Drop is a broad spectrum antibiotic used for treating a number of severe bacterial infections of eyes. This medication is also used to treat conjunctivitis.

This medicine is usually not recommended unless absolutely necessary due to its many side effects. It includes Eye irritation and Burning sensation. To reduce the risk of side effects treatment duration should be as short as possible.

Some medicines may interact with the action of Opticol Eye Drop. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any anticoagulants, hydantoins, sulfonylureas or medicines that may decrease your bone marrow.

It is recommended to monitor blood cell levels, once in every two days during treatment. If you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine or if you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention as soon as possible. The duration for which Opticol Eye Drop remains effective usually varies according to the intended use and dosing regimen.

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Eye Irritation

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Opticol Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is limited information available on the use of Opticol Eye Drop in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This is an antibiotic medication which performs its action by stopping the bacterial development that causes eye infections. It does so by inhibiting the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This obstructs the bacterial growth, and eventually clears up the eye infection.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Warfarin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of bleeding and clotting time while taking these medicines together.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  Use of this medicine can make hormonal oral contraceptives less effective and hence chances of unintended pregnancies increase. Alternate means of contraception should be adopted while taking this medicine.

  Cefixime

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring while taking them together. It is advised to inform the doctor about the use of any medicine belonging to cephalosporin group.

  Hydrocodone

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe alternatives that have minimal or no interactions. An increase in side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, impairment of thinking should be reported to the doctor.

  Iron and vitamin B12

  Use of chloramphenicol can interfere with the effect of iron and vitamin B12 for the treatment of anemia. Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

  Deferiprone

  Report the use of any chemotherapy medicine to the doctor before receiving chloramphenicol. The risk of adverse effects are significantly high and hence your doctor may prescribe safer alternatives.

• Interaction with Disease

  Bone Marrow Suppression

  Use of this medicine in patients having a suppressed bone marrow can lead to fatal adverse effects. It could lead to several diseases of the blood in such patients. This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with bone marrow suppression.

  Liver/Kidney Impairment

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having an impairment of liver or/and kidney function. Use should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.