OCUPOL EYE OINT

Overview

OCUPOL EYE OINT is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OCUPOL EYE OINT is composed of: POLYMYXIN B (10000 IU), CHLORAMPHENICOL (10 MG)


Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Usage

CHLORAMPHENICOL is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Meningitis, Otitis Externa, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), Rickettsiosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

OCUPOL EYE OINT is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for OCUPOL EYE OINT and its Constituents

•  Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
•  Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
•  Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORAMPHENICOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Diarrhoea, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Fever, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Vision Problems

Rare Side-Effects

CHLORAMPHENICOL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Drowsiness, Confusion, Head Headache, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Weakness

Disease Interactions

CHLORAMPHENICOL can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis

Technical Classification

CHLORAMPHENICOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OCUPOL EYE OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OCUPOL EYE OINT

INR 23.65 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT

POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BIOSONE P EYE/EAR DPS	INR 40 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 5000.0 IU, POLYMYXIN B 0.1 %, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %
DEXIMON P EYE DPS	INR 22.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
DEXIMON P EYE OINT	INR 25.88 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
IMIX 10 EYE DPS	INR 30 for 5 ML EYE DROP	CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B
IMIX D 10 EYE DPS	INR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROP	CHLORAMPHENICOL , POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE
IMIX D 5 EYE DPS	INR 47.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
IMIX D EYE DPS	INR 36.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
IMIX D EYE OINT	INR 95 for 10 GM EYE OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
IMIX EYE DPS	INR 56.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL
IMIX EYE OINT	INR 70 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
MYCIN EYE-DPS	INR 46 for 5 ML EYE DROPS	POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V
OCUPOL D E/E DROPS	INR 10.97 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG
OCUPOL D EYE DPS	INR 13.44 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 500.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG
OCUPOL D EYE OINT	INR 9.97 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG
OCUPOL DX DPS	INR 75.61 for 5 ML DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG
OCUPOL DX OINT	INR 75.72 for 5 GM OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG
OCUPOL E/E DROPS	INR 30.3 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4 MG
OCUPOL EYE DPS	INR 44.44 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU/ML, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG/ML
OPTICHLOR P 50000IU/4IU DPS	INR 28.85 for 5 ML DROP	POLYMYXIN B 50000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 IU
POLY C DPS	INR 36.9 for 5 ML DROP	POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL
POLY C OINT	INR 27.06 for 5 GM OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL
PYCHLOR DEXA EYE DPS	INR 11.3 for 5 ML EYE DROP	CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B
PYCHLOR DEXA OINT	INR 11.33 for 3 GM OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
PYCHLOR DPS	INR 18.75 for 5 ML DROP	POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL
PYCHLOR OINT	INR 18.36 for 3 GM OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL
RENICOL P 100000IU/5IU DPS	INR 18 for 5 ML DROP	POLYMYXIN B 100000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 IU
RENICOL PX EYE DPS	INR 21 for 5 ML EYE DROP	POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
TAKCHLOR 10MG/5000IU EYE OINT	INR 44 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	CHLORAMPHENICOL 5000.0 IU, POLYMYXIN B 10.0 MG
TAKCHLOR C 10MG/1MG/5000IU OINT	INR 46.2 for 5 GM OINTMENT	POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG
TAKCHLOR C DPS	INR 25 for 5 ML DROP	CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B