Is Brolene the same as chloramphenicol?

Brolene Antibiotic Eye Drops contain a medicine called chloramphenicol. This belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, allowing your body to fight off the infection.

Can chloramphenicol eye drops be used for ear infections?

Chloramphenicol otic drops are used to treat infections of the ear canal. This medicine may be used alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for ear canal infections.

Can you buy chloramphenicol ear drops over the counter?

Chloramphenicol works by helping to kill the bacteria which are causing the infection. It is available on prescription. You can also buy the drops and the ointment from a pharmacy, without a prescription, if it is for conjunctivitis in an adult or in a child over 2 years of age.

What does chloramphenicol treat?

This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections.

Can you use eye drops for ear infection?

Be aware though—eye drops are safe to use in the ear but ear drops should never be used in the eye. Your pharmacist should also make sure you know this.

Can I put eye drops in my ear?

Sometimes, eye drops can be safely used as ear drops because there are relatively few medicines for ears. However, ear drops should never be used in the eyes. Eye tissue is much more sensitive than ear tissue. Thus, eye drops are specially made to be gentle and germ-free, yet effective.

What is the best antibiotic for a ear infection?

For bacterial infections, the only eardrops they should use are the antibiotics ofloxacin (Floxin Otic and generic) or the more pricey combination drug ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone (Ciprodex).

Can I use eye drop on my ear?

Can antibiotic eye drops be used in the ear?

What kind of ear drops are used for an ear infection?

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone combination ear drops is used to treat ear infections, such as acute otitis externa and acute otitis media.

Is chloramphenicol a strong antibiotic?

Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a variety of susceptible and serious bacterial infections but is not frequently used because of its high risk of bone marrow toxicity.

Which antibiotic is best for ear infections?