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Chloramphenicol

An antibiotic mainly used as drops or ointment for eye and ear infections.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • eye infections such as conjunctivitis
  • ear infections
  • serious infections by injection or capsules (hospital use)

Common side effects

  • stinging or burning in the eye
  • blurred vision for a short time
  • mild stinging or irritation in the ear

Cautions

  • do not wear contact lenses during eye treatment
  • tell your doctor about any family history of blood disorders
  • rarely linked to aplastic anaemia, mainly with injections
  • eye treatment: no more than 5 days unless advised

Interactions

  • cancer medicines such as cyclophosphamide
  • immune-system medicines such as azathioprine or methotrexate

Pregnancy: eye and ear treatments can be used in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/chloramphenicol (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations11

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Asclor eye ointOphthalmic preparations ( Ointment )0.01authorized medicine importersPOM
ChloramphenicolCapsule250 mg—POM
ChloramphenicolENT Solution0.0005—POM
ChloramphenicolParenteral ( Injection )1 gm—POM
ChloramphenicolOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.0005—POM
ChloramphenicolOral Liquid125 mg—POM
ChloramphenicolCapsule500 mg—POM
ChloramphenicolCapsule250 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
ChloramphenicolOphthalmic preparations ( Ointment )0.01—POM
VANMYCETIN EYE DROPSOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.5%w/v ( 10ml )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt LtdPOM
XepanicolOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.5% w/w (5ml)authorized medicine importersPOM
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