Optrex infected eye drops contain an antibiotic called chloramphenicol'. '.strtoupper('i')t is used to treat bacterial infections that affect the front surfaces of the eye'. '.strtoupper('o')ptrex infected eye drops are recommended for use in children aged 2 years and over'. '.strtoupper('t')he most common type of infection in this area is called acute bacterial conjunctivitis'. '.strtoupper('w')hen you have this condition, the white part of one or both of your eyes will be red and or your eyelids will be red or swollen'. '.strtoupper('t')here will be a sticky discharge, which can make the eye difficult to open in the morning and the eye may feel 'gritty' or 'irritated''. '.strtoupper('c')hloramphenicol eye drops are not suitable for treating eye infections that have spread to the deeper layers of the eye coverings or into the fluid within the eyeball'. '.strtoupper('a')ntibiotic tablets or injections are needed to treat these deeper, more serious infections'. '.strtoupper('p')lease note this product will be deivered refridgerated'. '.strtoupper('p')lease note that results may vary.