Ophthocort Side Effects
Generic name: chloramphenicol / hydrocortisone / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Note: This document contains side effect information about chloramphenicol / hydrocortisone / polymyxin b ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Ophthocort.
Applies to chloramphenicol / hydrocortisone / polymyxin b ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment.
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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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
