Conicol® Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Chloramphenicol BP 5 mg.
Conicol® Sterile Eye Ointment: Each gm contains Chloramphenicol BP 10 mg.
Chloramphenicol is a potent, broad spectrum antibiotic and is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
Mode of action Chloramphenicol readily penetrates into bacterial cells and interferes with protein synthesis. Chloramphenicol is primarily a bacteriostatic antibiotic.
Chloramphenicol can be used in a variety of eye infections such as: conjunctivitis, keratitis etc.
Administration should be continued 48 hours after symptoms have been disappeared for both eye drops and ointment.
Chymotryptin will be inhibited if given simultaneously with Chloramphenicol.
Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Therefore, use only when considered essential by the physicians.
Chloramphenicol should not be given as prophylaxis. Repeated courses and prolonged-treatment should be avoided.
Store at 8-25°C and in a dry place, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not touch dropper/tube tip surface as this may contaminate this preparation. Do not use after one month of first opening.