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USES: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
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How To Use |
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Chibroxin
Uses
This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
Notes
- If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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CHIBROXIN 0.3 % colirio 5 ml |
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: For best effects, this medication must be used as directed.
- Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
- Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection.
- To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
- To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
- Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
- Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
- Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
- This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
- Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
- Do not rinse the dropper.
- If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
Side Effects
- This medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when applied.
- If stinging continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops.
- Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a skin rash, itching, redness, swelling in or around the eyes or vision problems while using this medication.
- You may experience a bad taste in your mouth while using this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any eye problems or allergies, especially to any antibiotics.
- This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Since small amounts of norfloxacin are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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