Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment

Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Chloramphenicol and Hydrocortisone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching after an allergy or infection.

Q: What if you forget to take Biosone C Eye Ointment?
A: If you miss a dose of Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Your doctor has prescribed Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.

Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.

Wash your hands first before applying Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.

Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.

Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.

Along with using Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment, give warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.

Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.

Q. How long does Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment takes to work?

Usually, Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop using Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment when I feel better?

No, do not stop using Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Burning sensation in eye

Stinging in the eyes

Eye irritation

Blurred vision

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Biosone C 10mg/5mg Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

Chloramphenicol. Slough, UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd.; 2012 [revised 9 Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Hydrocortisone. Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire: Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2017 [revised 26th Oct. 2018]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View