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TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS, Pack of 1 Drops
TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS, Pack of 1 Drops
TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS, Pack of 1 Drops
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic). It contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol, which work by killing the bacteria and preventing the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensations in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CHLORAMPHENICOL-10MG + POLYMYXIN B-5000IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

AF Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS belongs to a combination of medicines called 'antibiotics,' primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter any part of the eyeball or surrounding tissues, including the cornea (front surface of the eye) and the lining of the outer eye and inner eyelids (conjunctiva).

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, killing bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are essential for their survival. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacterial growth and multiplication. TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria.

Use TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is intended for use in the eyes only. Do not swallow or inject TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS. You are advised to use this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning/stinging sensations in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting as side effects. Most of these side effects of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if any of these side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS as it may worsen the infection. If you experience any new eye problems, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching, redness of the eye, or a skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain a 10-minute time gap between using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and other eye drops. Please do not contact the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and cause eye infections.

Uses of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS are as follows:

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis: TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is commonly used to treat conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by bacterial infections.
  • Bacterial Keratitis: TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is also used to treat bacterial infections of the cornea and helps prevent potential vision loss due to corneal damage.
  • Post-Surgical Inflammation: TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS may be used to prevent infection after certain eye surgeries.

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Directions for Use

  • TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is for ophthalmic (for eye) use only.
  • It is recommended to instil 1-2 drops of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS, 2-3 times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Place the prescribed amount of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS into the pocket. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. 
  • Replace the outer cap tightly after use.
  • Avoid touching the container tip to your eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas to prevent contamination.

Medicinal Benefits

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, like conjunctivitis. Polymyxin B is bactericidal (kills bacteria) in nature, inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation required for their survival. Thus, it prevents the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic (prevents bacterial growth) in nature, with excellent eye penetration, and exhibits broad-spectrum coverage against various bacteria that cause eye infections by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial survival.

How TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS Works

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, killing bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are essential for their survival. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacterial growth and multiplication.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS

Do not use TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS in more doses or more often than prescribed, as it may lead to an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and a skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 10 10-minute time gap between using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and cause eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolTriazolam
Critical
ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolTriazolam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking Takchlor Eye Drops with triazolam can increased the effects of Takchlor Eye Drops.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Takchlor Eye Drops is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking Flibanserin with Takchlor Eye Drops may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Takchlor Eye Drops with Flibanserin is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ChloramphenicolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking lomitapide with Takchlor Eye Drops can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Takchlor Eye Drops with Lomitapide is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Polymyxin bDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Co-administration of Deferasirox and Takchlor Eye Drops may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Takchlor Eye Drops and Deferasirox together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, breathing difficulty, bone pain, muscle pain, dizziness, confusion, or irregular heart rhythm, seek immediate medical attention. Drink plenty of water if you experience diarrhea or vomiting while taking these medications, as dehydration can potentially affect the kidneys. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Polymyxin bBacitracin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking Takchlor Eye Drops and Bacitracin together can increase the risk of kidney and inner ear damage

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Takchlor Eye Drops and Bacitracin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience ringing in the ears, hearing loss, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Polymyxin bCidofovir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking Cidofovir with Takchlor Eye Drops sulfate can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Polymyxin-b and Cidofovir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, bone pain, muscle pain, dizziness, confusion, or irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Polymyxin bAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Co-administration of Takchlor Eye Drops with Atracurium may cause serious breathing problems

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Takchlor Eye Drops and Atracurium, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Polymyxin bTubocurarine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Co-administration of Takchlor Eye Drops and Tubocurarine together may cause serious breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Takchlor Eye Drops and Tubocurarine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any breathing difficulty, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Polymyxin bAmikacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Coadministration of Amikacin with Takchlor Eye Drops may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amikacin and Polymyxin- b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, vomiting, irregular urination, swelling, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitation. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Polymyxin bEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Takchlor Eye Drops:
Taking Everolimus and Takchlor Eye Drops together may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Everolimus and Takchlor Eye Drops, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
  • Keep your clothes, towels, and bedsheets separate from others.
  • Maintain good hygiene of contact lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly before putting in and after taking out contact lenses.
  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming. If you misuse them, get a new pair.
  • Wear protective eyegear if you are cycling or trekking through the forest.
  • If you experience eye irritation, avoid rubbing your eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is unknown. However, consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS. Your doctor may prescribe TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother, as it is not known if TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is excreted in human milk.

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Driving

Caution

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS may cause blurred vision immediately after using it. So, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic).

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are necessary for survival because they prevent unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol inhibits the production of essential proteins required for bacterial growth and multiplication. Bacteria are thus destroyed. They work together to relieve itching, pain, and discomfort in the eye caused by infection.

You are not recommended to use chymotrypsin while using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS as it may reduce the effectiveness of chymotrypsin (used during cataract surgery). However, please consult your doctor before using other medicines with TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS.

You are not recommended to wear contact lenses during the entire course of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and reinsert them after 24 hours of finishing the course of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS.

You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10 minutes time gap between using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS and other eye drops, and administer eye ointments last.

Yes, TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

You are not recommended to stop using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS without consulting your doctor, as it may increase eye pressure and lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS, please consult your doctor.

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS may affect glaucoma if used for a longer duration. Therefore, use TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS only for the duration advised by the doctor. If you have glaucoma, tell your doctor before using TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS. They will monitor your eye pressure and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is not recommended for eye ulcers. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS potentially doesn’t cause blindness when used as suggested by your doctor. However, it may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, it is recommended that you wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

Yes, TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS is an antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that bacteria require for growth and multiplication. Thus, it helps treat bacterial eye infections.

TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Dispose of expired or unused medicine promptly. Consult your pharmacist for proper disposal methods.

Gently clean the extra medication with the towel and rinse your eyes thoroughly with water. If you experience any issues, contact your doctor immediately.

Common side effects of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS may include redness, itching, irritation, a burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting. Most of these side effects of TAKCHLOR EYE DROPS do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if any of these side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

AF Pharma LLC 786 Mountain Blvd Watchung, NJ 07069 USA
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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Dec 3, 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

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Reference

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