CHLORAMPHENICOL (Ophthalmic route) - klor-am-FEN-i-kole.(Drug overview)

Brand names in the United States --

* Ocu-Chlor

Brand names in the Canada --

* Ak-Chlor

* Chloromycetin

* Chloroptic

* Fenicol

* Isopto Fenicol

* Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5%

* Ophtho-Chloram

* Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution 0.25%

* Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%

* Pms-Chloramphenicol

* Sopamycetin

Dosage forms --

* Powder for Solution

* Solution

* Ointment

Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic

Chemical classification: Chloramphenicol (class)

DESCRIPTION OF USE

Chloramphenicol belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. This medicine may be given alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for eye infections.

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the …