Golden Eye Antibiotic Eye Ointment 1% 4g
Golden Eye Antibiotic Eye Ointment 1% 4g
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Product Information
GoldenEye Antibiotic Eye Ointment is an ointment used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. , including conjunctivitis
This is a Pharmacy Medicine item. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire to ensure this is appropriate for you which our pharmacist will check.
Benefit
The most common type of infection in this area is called acute bacterial conjunctivitis. When you have acute bacterial conjunctivitis the white part of one or both of your eyes will be red and/ or your eyelids will be red or swollen. There will be a sticky discharge, which can make the eye feel ‘gritty’ or ‘irritated’. Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment is not suitable for treating eye infections that have spread to the deeper layers of the eye coverings or into the fluid within the eyeball.
•With all eye infections please try and avoid touching the eye, using eye makeup and contract lenses.
•It is a good idea to wash the infected eye twice a day with sterile water (boiled water which has been allowed to cool down)
Warning or Restrictions
•For use in and around the eye area only.
•Do not use this ointment for more than 5 days without consulting your doctor.
•Discard any remaining ointment after 5 days treatment has been completed.
•Do not breathe on or touch the nozzle of the tube.
•Do not let the nozzle of the tube touch your eye or eyelid.
•Do not share the tube with anyone else as you may spread your infection.
•This ointment can sometimes cause blurred vision for a short while after administration. You must not drive or operate machinery until you can see clearly again.
•If symptoms do not improve after 48 hours, consult your doctor.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are currently pregnant, likely to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicines as this may cause an interaction.
•If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this medicine, please seek medical advice before taking.
•If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist.
Product Specification
Active ingredients: chloramphenicol 1% w/w.
Other ingredients: Liquid Paraffin, white petroleum.
Product code: 228175
EAN: 5037336000188
Product Uses
Apply a small amount of the ointment (about 1cm) into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye 3 to 4 times daily.
It is important that once started, treatment is continued for 5 days even if conditions improve.