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Why do i get extremely strong bitter taste in my mouth after i use the eyedrop with chloramphenicol?

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Eye Drops Bitter tas: Because the drops a portion of it trickles down to the back of nose and throat throgh naso lacrimal duct just rinse your mouth with a mouth wash it ill go away, but you have to do it every time you use eye drops.

Answered 10/5/2018

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Do not use them: There is a small but measurable risk of an irreversible aplastic anemia caused by Chloramphenicol eye drops. Almost all cases of conjunctivitis are viral, irritative or allergic and antimicrobial agents have no role.

Answered 6/24/2014

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