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14 ALLERGY

PHARMACY ONLY
TARGETED RELIEF

FOR INFECTED EYES

With CHLORAMPHENICOL
which is recommended by NICE for
bacterial conjunctivitis 1

Trust the UK’s first
pharmacy-only OTC
antibiotic 2
... Scientifically proven
to help treat
acute bacterial
conjunctivitis Ointment offers an alternative for
... Can help reduce the adults & children who don’t like drops
duration of moderate ... No need for refrigeration
symptoms 3 ... Suitable for both day & night time use

Drops Ointment
PIP Code: 3152709 PIP Code: 4025565

Both products are suitable Experts in Eye Care
for adults and children aged 2 years +

1. NICE CKS, Eye Infections. Accessed November 2024. bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/eye-infections.html 2. ‘BBC, 2005. Accessed November 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/
health/4072314.stm 3. Everitt et al. BMJ. 2006;331:321.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: Optrex Infected Eye Drops: Chloramphenicol 0.5% w/v (P). One drop instilled into the infected eye every 2 hours for the first 48 hours and 4 hourly thereafter.
To be used during waking hours only. The course of treatment is 5 days. Treatment should continue for 5 days even if symptoms improve. Indications: Treatment of acute bacterial
conjunctivitis. MA Holder: Optrex Limited, SL1 3UH. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found at:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/612/smpc
Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w/ Eye Ointment: 110 mg Chloramphenicol (1% w/w). Apply a small amount in the affected eye three to four times daily for five days. Suitable for night
time use. Indications: For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 2 years and over. Legal category: P. Product license holder: Medicom Healthcare Ltd, 7-12
Tavistock Square, WC1H 9LT, UK. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.
uk/emc/product/7299/smpc. All adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Adverse events should also be reported to Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd on: 0333 200 5345. Date of preparation: November 2024. RKT-M-73534

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Up Off Product Size Buying RRP Trade POR Pip Code
To11%
Price/
Offer
%
Single
%
OPTREX
Trade Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10mlx6 10ML £3.73 £6.49 10% 30% 2062198
11%
31%
Optrex Hayfever Drops 10ml x 6
3997426
£6.49
10ML
£3.77
Optrex Actimist Dry & Irritated Eye Spray 10ml 10ML £9.20 £15.99 11% 31% 3388519
Optrex Actimist 2 in 1 for Itchy & Watery Eyes 10mlx6 10ML £9.20 £15.99 11% 31% 3777422

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