Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap 
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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections
COMPOSITION:
Chloramphenicol Topical (1% w/w)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives
No interaction found
SAFE
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap is safe to use during pregnancy.Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Chloromycetin Aplicap
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of the ear and eyes.
How to use Chloromycetin Aplicap
Take the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Wipe the tip of the aplicap and cut the end with a clean instrument. Compress the body to squeeze out the contents and apply it to the affected area.
How Chloromycetin Aplicap works
Chloromycetin 1% w/w Aplicap is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common Burning sensation, Stinging sensation.
Q. Is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic or bactericidal/ an antibiotic/does it contains penicillin/ does it contain steroids/ treat styes?
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and is both bactericidal (kills the bacteria) and bacteriostatic (inhibits the growth of bacteria without killing them) against numerous bacteria. No, it does not contain penicillin or steroids. It is used in the treatment of styes
Q. Does chloramphenicol sting/ does chloramphenicol cause dry eyes?
Chloramphenicol eye drops/ ointment may cause transient burning or stinging sensation. It does not cause but should be used with extreme precaution in patients with dry eye syndrome
Q. Is chloromycetin a penicillin/ an antibiotic/ with the formula/ chloromycetin is a drug for which disease?
Chloromycetin is a brand name for chloramphenicol. It is not penicillin. Chloromycetin cream is used in the treatment of infections of the eye surface and eyelids
Q. Is chloromycetin over the counter/ is obtained from?
No, it is available only with your doctor's prescription
Q. Is chloramphenicol and tetracycline similar?
Chloramphenicol and tetracycline are separate drugs with similar action. However, they are used to treat different types of infections
Q. Is Chloromycetin the same as chlorsig?
Both Chloromycetin and chlorsig contains chloramphenicol and are available in the form of ointment and eye drops.
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