For steroid-responsive in inflammatory ocular condition for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exist. For inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbur conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain infective conjunctivitis accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation.

1 or 2 drops is instilled into the affected eye (s) every 3 or 4 hours or more frequently if deemed advisable by the prescribing physician. Administration should be continued day and night for the first 48 hours, after which the interval between applications may be increased. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours, after the eye appears normal. CONTRAINDICATIONS: It is contraindicated in fungal, viral, tuberculous and other infection of the eye and in glaucoma. It is also contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of this product. The use of anti-infective and steroid is always contraindicated after uncomplicated removal of a corneal foreign body. PRECAUTIONS: Prolonged use of steroid containing product may result in posterior subcapsular cataract formation and glaucoma with optic nerve damage, intraocular pressure monitoring needed. It delays wound healing. The prolonged use of antibiotics may occasionally result in over growth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If new infections appear during treatment, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate supplemented by appropriate systemic medication. Chloramphenicol should be reserved or aplastic anemia has been reported following topical use of chloramphenicol. The product should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. ADVERSE REACTION: Blood dyscrasias have been reported in association with the local use of chloramphenicol. Elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma, wound healing may occur with the use of steroids. Secondary infection has occurred after use of combinations containing steroids and antimicrobials. Fungal infections of the cornea are particularly prone to develop with the long-term application of steroids. Secondary bacterial ocular infection following suppression of responses also occur.