Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop
₨ 49
Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop is a drops from Remington Pharmaceuticals Industries whose active ingredient is Chloramphenicol 0.5%, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Doctors use it for bacterial eye infections (conjunctivitis), ear infections, and serious infections such as typhoid when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
What is Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop used for?
Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop is prescribed for bacterial eye infections (conjunctivitis), ear infections, and serious infections such as typhoid when other antibiotics are unsuitable. It is used only for infections caused by bacteria and does not work against colds, flu or other viruses.
How does Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop work?
It stops bacteria from growing or kills them by blocking how they build their cell wall or make proteins, so your body can clear the infection.
Side effects of Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop
Many people take Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:
- Nausea, stomach cramps or loose stools
- Mild skin rash
- Thrush or a bad taste in the mouth
- Headache or dizziness
Stop and get medical help for swelling of the face or lips, breathing trouble, a severe rash, or severe watery or bloody diarrhoea.
Before you take Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop
- Finish the whole course even when you feel better.
- Tell your doctor about any allergy to penicillin or other antibiotics.
- Space doses evenly through the day as directed.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver disease.
- Do not share leftover antibiotics with others.
How to store Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool place below 30°C, out of direct sun. Do not use it past the expiry date, or beyond the period on the label once the bottle has been opened. Always keep medicines where children cannot reach them.
Order Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop online from Sargodha
SargodhaBazar.pk is an online pharmacy and grocery store based in Sargodha. You can order Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop here and have it delivered the same day in Sargodha, or within 2 to 3 working days anywhere in Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as your doctor has advised.
Other brands of Chloramphenicol 0.5%
These medicines have the same active ingredient and strength as Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop and come in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare them before you order, and ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Made by | Pack | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vechlor Eye Drop 0.5% | Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd | - | Rs 34.51 |
Browse every Chloramphenicol brand sold on SargodhaBazar.pk.
Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop: common questions
What is Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop used for?
Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop contains Chloramphenicol 0.5%, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is prescribed for bacterial eye infections (conjunctivitis), ear infections, and serious infections such as typhoid when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
What is the price of Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop in Pakistan?
On SargodhaBazar.pk, Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop costs Rs 49. Medicine prices change from time to time, so the price shown at the top of this page is always the current one.
Do I need a prescription for Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop?
No. Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop is a prescription medicine, so take it only on a doctor's advice, at the dose and for the duration they set.
Which salt is in Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop?
The active ingredient of Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop is Chloramphenicol 0.5%. It is made by Remington Pharmaceuticals Industries.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop?
Brands with the same salt and strength include Vechlor Eye Drop 0.5% (Rs 34.51). The lowest-priced one in stock is Vechlor Eye Drop 0.5% at Rs 34.51 per pack. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before changing brands.
Can I order Optachlor 0.5% Eye Drop online in Sargodha?
Yes. SargodhaBazar.pk delivers the same day in Sargodha and within 2 to 3 working days across Pakistan.
This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the dose that was prescribed for you and read the leaflet in the pack.
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