Optrex Infected Eyes Eye Drops 10ml:
Optrex Infected Eye Drops contain an antibiotic called chloramphenicol. It is used to treat bacterial infections that affect the front surfaces of the eye. Optrex Infected Eye Drops are recommended for use in children aged 2 years and over.
The most common type of infection in this area is called acute bacterial conjunctivitis. When you have this condition, the white part of one or both of your eyes will be red and/or your eyelids will be red or swollen. There will be a sticky discharge, which can make the eye difficult to open in the morning and the eye may feel ‘gritty’ or ‘irritated’. 
 
Applying the drops:
To be used in the eye(s) only. 
1. Check the seal is not broken before first use. 
2. Wash and dry your hands. 
3. Remove the plastic cap from the eye drop tip.
4. Tilt your head back while seated or lie down on your back. 
5. Gently pull the lower eyelid downwards and look up. 
6. Place the tip of the bottle close to your eye. Squeeze the bottle and let one drop fall into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye. Take care that the tip of the bottle does not touch your eye, the skin around your eye or your fingers. 
7. Close your eye for a moment. 
8. When both eyes are to be treated, repeat for the other eye 
9. Replace the cap straight away
 
Whilst applying the drops, do not:
Breathe on or touch the dropper nozzle
Touch the eyes or eyelids with the dropper nozzle 
Share your eye drops with anyone else.
 
For external use only.
Length of treatment:
The course of treatment is 5 days. Keep using these eye drops for 5 days. Do not stop just because you feel better – this could make your condition worse. 
 
If your symptoms do not improve within 48 hours, consult your doctor. If your symptoms get worse, seek medical advice at once. 
 
Do not use Optrex Infected Eye Drops for more than 5 days without consulting your doctor. Discard any remaining eye drops after the 5 day course of treatment. Do not use in children under 2 years of age. 
 
If you take more medicine than you should: Wash your eyes with plenty of water and speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Symptoms of local overdose may include eye irritation, pain, swelling, tears in the eye, sensitivity to light.
 
If you forget to use your drops:
If you have only just missed a dose and it is a long time before the next dose is due, put in the missed dose of drops straight away. If you missed the dose some time ago and it is nearly time for your next dose, just put in the next dose of drops at the right time. Never double up on a dose to make up for the one you have missed.
 
How to store Optrex Infected Eye Drops:
Replace the cap securely after use. Store at 2°C to 8°C. This is the temperature of most domestic refrigerators. Keep this and all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the ‘use by’ date shown on the bottle. Discard any unused product within 28 days of opening. Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.