NHC Eye Ointment
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Rs.94for 1 tube(s) (5 gm Eye Ointment each)
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Information regarding the use of NHC Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of NHC Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR NHC
Chloramphenicol(10mg)
Uses
Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.
How it works
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
Common side effects
Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Glossitis (tongue inflammation), Hypersensitivity, Bone marrow depression, Aplastic anemia, Increased bleeding time, Optic neuritis, Ototoxicity, Acidotic cardiovascular collapse, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Enterocolitis, Gray baby syndrome, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Blood dyscrasias, Headache, Depression, Delirium (acute confusional state), Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, Superinfection
Hydrocortisone(5mg)
Uses
Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, cancer, skin disorders and eye disorders.
How it works
Hydrocortisone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Common side effects
Increased risk of infection, Weight gain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Nausea, Depression, High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Blurred vision, Osteoporosis, Dyspepsia, Posterior subcapsular cataract, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Thromboembolism, Tendon rupture
SUBSTITUTES FOR NHC
25 Substitutes
25 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR NHC
- Your doctor has prescribed Chloramphenicol to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- This can be taken either with or without food.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Chloramphenicol if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Frequently asked questions FOR NHC
Chloramphenicol
Q. How long does Chloramphenicol takes to work?
Usually, Chloramphenicol starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Chloramphenicol?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Chloramphenicol when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Chloramphenicol and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Hydrocortisone
Q. How does Hydrocortisone work?
Hydrocortisone works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Hydrocortisone a steroid?
Yes, Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Hydrocortisone increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Hydrocortisone used for?
Hydrocortisone has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and certain eye disorders.