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Optichlor Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Optichlor Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Optichlor Eye Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Optichlor Eye Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Optichlor Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Optichlor Eye Drop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Optichlor Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Optichlor Eye Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Optichlor Eye Drop contraindications section.
Additionally, Optichlor Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Optichlor Eye Drop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Optichlor Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Optichlor Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Optichlor should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Optichlor Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Optichlor may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Optichlor Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Optichlor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Optichlor Eye Drop on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Optichlor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Optichlor Eye Drop on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Optichlor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Optichlor Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Optichlor Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Optichlor Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Optichlor Eye Drop as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Optichlor Eye Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Optichlor Eye Drop is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Optichlor Eye Drop
Some foods when eaten with Optichlor Eye Drop can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Optichlor Eye Drop
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Optichlor Eye Drop.
Yes, Optichlor may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Optichlor must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Optichlor does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Optichlor is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Optichlor might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Optichlor induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Optichlor can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Optichlor does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Optichlor. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742