GoldenEye Antibiotic Ointment - 4g – 2 Pack

Buy Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment 4g - 2 Pack 

Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment 4g - 2 Pack is a treatment designed to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It is designed to help ease your condition within as little as 5 days.

How Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment works

Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment contains the active ingredient chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works by killing the bacteria that causes bacterial conjunctivitis. 

Directions

Always use Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Wash your hands before using the product. 

Place the nozzle of the tube close to your eyes. Using your other hand, gently pull down your lower eyelid and look upwards. Apply approximately 1cm of ointment into the space between your lower eyelid and your eye. Close your eyes to disperse the ointment properly. 

Repeat the process in the other eye if necessary. 

Side effects

Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Anaemia 
• Overgrowth of other organisms e.g. fungi 
• Blurred vision 
• Mild stinging sensation when using the ointment

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Warnings

Golden Eye Antibiotic Ointment may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have ever had problems with your blood after using chloramphenicol products
• You have a family history of blood problems

Talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product if:

• You have had a change in vision e.g. loss of sight, blurred vision, reduced vision
• You have pain in your eye 
• Your eye is injured
• Your eye is inflamed and you also have a rash on the scalp or face
• Your pupil looks unusual or your eye looks cloudy 
• Your eyes are sensitive to light 
• You have a foreign object in your eye 
• You have glaucoma 
• You have dry eye syndrome 
• You wear contact lenses
• You have recently had an eye infection
• You have had eye surgery in the last 6 months 
• You have had laser eye surgery in the last 6 months 

Age restrictions 

This product is not suitable for children under 2 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new product.

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Store out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.