Chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment, Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Chloromycetin for Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic Ophthalmic Solution, Chloroptic S.O.P., Econochlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Econochlor Ophthalmic Solution, I-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Ocu-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Ophthochlor Ophthalmic Solution, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment, Spectro-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution, Fenicol Ophthalmic Ointment, Ophtho-Chloram Ophthalmic Solution, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Ointment, Sopamycetin Ophthalmic Solution

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare - may also occur weeks or months after you stop using this medicine

Pale skin; sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if either of the following side effects continues or is bothersome:

Less common

Burning or stinging

After application, eye ointments may be expected to cause your vision to blur for a few minutes.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.