Chloramphenicol eye drops

🧮 Dose calculator

Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) · Regimen source: UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.2

• • Severe: initially every 15–20 min. Max 10–14 days. Newborns may need dose adjustment. Aplastic anaemia (rare). UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.2UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.4

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.6

  “and lactation Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established, therefore, use only when considered essential by the physician.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.2

  “Paediatric population As for adults however dosage adjustment may be necessary in newborn infants because of reduced systemic elimination due to immature metabolism and the risk of dose-related adverse effects.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. UK SmPC Chloramphenicol · 4.2

  “(Severe infections may require one to two drops every fifteen to twenty minutes initially, reducing the frequency of instillation gradually as the infection is controlled).”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.