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I DESCRIPTION
I DOSAGE
For adults and children (2 years and over): Apply 1.5cm into lower eye lid of the affected eye every three hours for up to 5 days. If ointment is used together with drops for day and night coverage, 1.5cm should be applied before bedtime, while using the drops during the day. To minimise contamination do not allow the tip to contact the surface of the eye. Chlorsig is not recommended for children under 2 years except on medical advice. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the eye appears normal. The systemic absorption of CHLORSIG EYE DROPS can be minimised by applying gentle pressure on the tear-duct for approximately one minute immediately after application.
I INGREDIENTS
CHLORSIG eye ointment contains:
Active Ingredient: Chloramphenicol (10 mg/g)
Excipients: Paraffin – liquid Paraffin – soft white Wool fat
View the Consumer Medicines Information here.
I WARNINGS
- If you wear contact lenses. Contact lenses should not be worn during the course of Chlorsig treatment. If you wear hard or disposable contact lenses, you can start using them again after completing the course of treatment. If wearing soft contact lenses, you should wait 24 hours after completing a course of treatment before starting to use them again.
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor, optometrist or pharmacist will advise you of the risks and benefits of taking Chlorsig in pregnancy.
- Discard 30 days from opening.