Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops belongs to the class of combination medications called ‘antibiotics' and 'steroids' used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections and ear infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungi.
Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone, and Polymyxin B. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. Polymyxin B is bactericidal that works by killing the bacterial cell by preventing bacterial cell walls' formation essential for survival. Together Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops prevent the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.
You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. When used in the eyes, the common side effects are eye discomfort, eye irritation, and a burning sensation in the eye. When used as ear drops, the side effects include mild irritation and temporary ear discomfort. Most of these side effects of Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops as it may worsen the infection. You are advised to maintain a 10 minutes time gap between using Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops and cause eye infections. Before using Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Chlor D Eye/Ear Drops if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with missing skin that cover the eye or ear, and increased pressure inside the eye.