Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
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Product introduction
Takchlor-C Eye Ointment is a combination of three medicines. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the eyes. It kills the bacteria that cause infection. It also relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and irritation.
Takchlor-C Eye Ointment is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
Takchlor-C Eye Ointment is strictly advised to be used only in the eyes. Use it in the prescribed dose and duration. Apply it only to the affected eyes. You must wash your hand before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. The medicine should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's consultation.
It is generally safe, but it may sometimes cause discomfort, irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes. These effects are mild and go away in some time. However, if these effects persist, you should consult the doctor immediately.
Uses of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Takchlor-C Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Takchlor-C
- Eye discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation in eye
How to use Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How Takchlor-C Eye Ointment works
Takchlor-C Eye Ointment is a combination of two antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B) and a steroid (Dexamethasone). The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth. Together, they treat your eye infection effectively. The steroid blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Takchlor-C Eye Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Takchlor-C Eye Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not use Takchlor-C Eye Ointment for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Takchlor-C Eye Ointment
Once A Day
62%
Twice A Day
27%
Thrice A Day
12%
What are you using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment for?
Allergic cond*
100%
*Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
Eye irritatio*
100%
*Eye irritation
How do you take Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Takchlor-C Eye Ointment on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Can I stop using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cured. But continue taking your medicine for the duration advised by your doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
How to use Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
Wash your hands before using Takchlor-C Eye Ointment to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. For using this medicine, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Takchlor-C Eye Ointment (drop or ointment).
What can I do if I accidentally apply excess of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment?
If you apply excess of Takchlor-C Eye Ointment accidentally, wash your eye with plenty of water. Contact your doctor immediately if eye irritation occurs even after washing off this medicine.
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- Drugs.com. chloramphenicol/polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
Address: Pharmtak Ophthalmics (I) Pvt. Ltd. , 50-52, The Discovery, Dattapada Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai – 400 066, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Takchlor-C Eye Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Takchlor-C Eye Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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