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Chloroptic Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Chloramphenicol
Chloroptic Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Chloramphenicol
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Chioramphenicol should be used only in those serious infections for which less potentially dangerous drugs are ineffective or contraindicated. (See Boxed Warning)
Chloroptic is indicated for the treatment of surface ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by chloramphenicol-susceptible organisms. Chloramphenicol is active against the following common bacterial eye pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus; streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzea, Klebsiella/Enterobacter species; Moraxella lacunata (Morax-Axenfeld bacillus); and Neisseria species. Chloramphenicol does not provide adequate coverage against: Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Serratia marcescens.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
One or two drops 4 to 6 times a day for the first 72 hours should be placed in the lower conjunctival sac. Treatment should be continued for approximately 7 days but should not be continued for more than three weeks without re-evaluation by the prescribing physician.
HOW SUPPLIED
Chloroptic (chloramphenicol ophthalmic solution, USP) is supplied in the following sizes:
2.5 mL - NDC 11980-109-03
7.5 mL - NDC 11980-109-08
NOTE : Refrigerate until dispensed. Then store below 30°C (86F). Discard solution within 21 days from date dispensed.
U.S. Patent 3,702,364 Revised July 2000 ©2000 Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612
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