Chloramphenicol / Hydrocortisone / Polymyxin B Ophthalmic Side Effects
Applies to chloramphenicol / hydrocortisone / polymyxin b ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.
Do not touch the tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands.
The tube opening is sterile.
If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Serious side effects are not expected with this medication. Rarely, prolonged use of chloramphenicol medications has damaged bone marrow. Call your doctor if you experience extreme fatigue or unusual bleeding or bruising.
More commonly, some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects you experience.
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Further information
Chloramphenicol/hydrocortisone/polymyxin b ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.