chlor d eye/ear drops
What is chlor d eye/ear drops used for?
Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment (Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Chloramphenicol (0.5% w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1% w/v), which Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone
- Manufacturer: Jainson Biotech (India) Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ chlor d eye/ear drops Uses & Benefits
Treatment of bacterial eye infections with inflammation (e.g., conjunctivitis, blepharitis)
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis after ocular surgery
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone |
| Brand Name | Anchlor-DX Eye Ointment |
| Manufacturer | Jainson Biotech (India) Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Corticosteroid |
| Route of Administration | Ophthalmic (topical) |
| Storage | Store at 15-30ยฐC; protect from light; keep tightly closed |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit; Dexamethasone suppresses inflammation by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and reducing prostaglandin synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take chlor d eye/ear drops
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of chlor d eye/ear drops
โ Common Side Effects
- Burning
- Stinging
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bone marrow suppression (aplastic anemia) with prolonged systemic use
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Cataract formation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Superinfection
- Delayed wound healing
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk due to inhibition of warfarin metabolism by chloramphenicol |
| Phenytoin | Major | Increased phenytoin levels and toxicity |
| Phenobarbital | Major | Decreased chloramphenicol efficacy due to enzyme induction |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased chloramphenicol efficacy due to enzyme induction |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Rifampin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol, dexamethasone, or any component; viral, fungal, or mycobacterial eye infections; untreated eye infections
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Clinical response; intraocular pressure if prolonged use; signs of secondary infection
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; small amounts may be excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Unlikely with topical use; if ingested, symptomatic treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.