Description

Habiclor Ear & Eye Drop is an antibiotic and antifungal medication used to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the eye and ear.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  Adults and children: 1-2 drops into the affected eye or ear, 2-4 times a day, or as directed.

Therapeutic Category

• Antibiotic, Antifungal, Anti-infective, Ophthalmic/Otic preparation

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Chloramphenicol 1% w/v
•  Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Boric acid

Variant

• Habiclor Eye Ointment, Habiclor Ear Drop

Consume Type

• Ophthalmic/Otic solution

Directions/Usage

• Tilt your head to the side and pull the lower eyelid down to create a pocket.
• Gently squeeze 1-2 drops into the pocket.
•  Repeat for the other eye if necessary.
•  For ear infections, gently squeeze 1-2 drops into the affected ear.

Common Side Effects

•  Eye/Ear irritation
•  Itching
•  Burning
•  Redness
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type

• Plastic dropper bottle containing 5mL or 10mL solution

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
•  If you experience any side effects, seek medical attention.

Product Substitutes

•  Other antibiotic eye/ear drops (e.g., Tobramycin, Gentamicin)
•  Other anti-infective eye/ear preparations (e.g., Fusidic acid, Ciprofloxacin)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Various pharmaceutical companies (e.g., GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer)
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

• India