Generic Drugs // Antibiotics // Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)

Before using
Warning: very rarely, serious, even fatal, blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow hypoplasia, aplastic anemia) have occurred while using this medicine. Do not use Chloromycetin if safer, effective medicines can be used. Immediately notify your doctor if you have easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat, fever, or unusual fatigue. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions or allergies.

Before using
Warning: very rarely, serious, even fatal, blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow hypoplasia, aplastic anemia) have occurred while using this medicine. Do not use Chloromycetin if safer, effective medicines can be used. Immediately notify your doctor if you have easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat, fever, or unusual fatigue. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions or allergies.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. To use this medicine, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. Wipe it with a clean tissue. Keep the container tightly closed.Store this medicine as directed on the prescription label. To clear up your infection completely, continue using this medicine for the full course of treatment even if your symptoms disappear in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Possible side effects
A side effect, that may go away during treatment, is stinging upon application. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience redness, irritation, swelling, or continued stinging. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.