Chlorsig

Chlorsig (Chloramphenicol) is a wide ranging antibiotic prescribed for a wide variety of bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis. It is an ointment which is applied to the eye(s), and can be used alone or with other medication, as directed by your doctor.

Chlorsig (Chloramphenicol) is for use on the eyes only. Dose as prescribed by your doctor. Never change your dosage unless instructed to do so by a health care professional.

This medicine is normally used at two to four hour intervals. Open your eyes, and squeeze out a strip of ointment along your eyelid, and blink to ensure the ointment covers your eye. You vision may be blurry immediately after application, but do not worry, this will only last momentarily. Your eyes may also be sore, but this will also not last long. As with all antibiotics it is very important you finish the course of medication you have been prescribed. Finishing early can result in relapses of the infection.

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects below are persistent or bothersome.

• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea
• Pale skin
• Vomiting
• Abnormal bleeding or bruising

• Difficulty breathing
• Headaches
• Hives
• Confusion
• Fever
• Eye pain
• Skin rash
• Numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness of the hands or feet
• Vision loss

Do not wear contact lenses when using this medicine.

Do not drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery soon after use.