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Chloramphenicol Uses Treats eye infections.Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. Storage Ointment: Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it. Eye drops: Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it. Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Ointment, Drop. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use. Wash your hands before and after using the medicine. Shake the eye drops well just before each use. Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket. To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. To use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Unusual bruising or bleeding Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat Rash or hives Redness and swelling around your eyes Feeling unusually tired or weak Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chloramphenicol. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. If your infection does not start to clear up within a few days or if it seems to get worse, tell your doctor.

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