What is Golden Eye drops used for?

Golden eye drops is a topical preparation containing an antibacterial agent. Golden Eye is designed to treat minor eye infections, such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and styes. These conditions can present with symptoms of redness, soreness, and a grittiness in the eye.

Can I buy chloramphenicol eye drops over the counter?

Pharmacy guide Chloramphenicol is licensed as a pharmacy (P) medicine and available over the counter (OTC) as chloramphenicol 0.5% w/v eye drops and 1% w/v eye ointment.

What does chloramphenicol eye drops treat?

Chloramphenicol ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. This medicine may be given alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for eye infections. Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

How long should you use golden eye drops?

If you’re using the drops, one or two drops should be administered into the infected eye up to four times a day for two days. If you’re using the ointment, a strip of ointment approximately 1cm in length should be applied to the inside of the eyelid once or twice a day for two days.

How do you apply GoldenEye?

How to use your GoldenEye® treatment

1. Always follow your pharmacist’s instructions.
2. Wash your hands before and after using the drops.
3. Take off the bottle cap.
4. Tilt your head gently backwards.
5. Without touching the eye with the bottle dropper, apply one or two drops to each affected eye.
6. Do this up to 4 times each day.

Can you use chloramphenicol before bed?

Do not use Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Eye Drops just before you go to sleep. The course of treatment should be 5 days. Do not use Chloramphenicol Eye Drops for longer than 5 days at a time. Do not stop just because you feel better, this could make your condition worse.

What happens if chloramphenicol is not refrigerated?

Background/aims: Thermal degradation of chloramphenicol occurs at a faster rate when stored in unrefrigerated conditions. This study measures the concentration of the principal thermal breakdown product of generic chloramphenicol eye-drops being sold over the counter in chemists in different locations in India.

What are the side effects of chloramphenicol eye drops?

Temporary blurred vision, burning, stinging, or redness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Do chloramphenicol eye drops need to be kept in the fridge?

Chloramphenicol eye drops (including single-use units) must be kept in a fridge (2°C to 8°C). Chloramphenicol eye ointment should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

How long does it take for chloramphenicol eye drops to work?

Medical advice should be sought if there is no improvement in the condition after 2 days or if symptoms worsen at any time. The label will state: Do not use this ointment if you are allergic to chloramphenicol or anything else in the ointment. If you do not get better within 48 hours talk to a doctor.

How many days should I use chloramphenicol eye drops?

Chloramphenicol eye ointment should not be used for more than 5 days at a time except on the advice of a doctor. Medical advice should be sought if there is no improvement in the condition after 2 days or if symptoms worsen at any time.

What happens if you don’t keep chloramphenicol in the fridge?

Is Golden Eye OK for dogs?

I’ve used Golden Eye, Brolene and Oprex Infected Eye on my dogs and they have all been fine.

Will Chloramphenicol get rid of a stye?

Chlorsig or Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Chlorsig is used to treat a range of eye infections, including for stye. It is available in the form of eye drops and ointment.