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Econochlor (Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic) - Warnings and Precautions

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Bone marrow hypoplasia, including aplastic anemia and death has been reported following local application of chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol should not be used when less potentially dangerous agents would be expected to provide effective treatment.

 

WARNINGS

SEE BOX WARNING.

Ophthalmic ointment may retard corneal wound healing.

PRECAUTIONS

Prolonged use of antibiotics may occasionally result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If new infections appear during treatment, the therapy should be altered. In all serious infections, the topical use of chloramphenicol should be supplemented by appropriate systemic medication.

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