Skip to main content

Chloramphenicol (Ingredient)

Chemical formula: C27H42Cl2N2O6
Drugbank ID: DB14658
ATC codes: J01BA01, G01AA05, D10AF03, S01AA01, S02AA01, S03AA08, D06AX02

The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain chloramphenicol.

Products containing chloramphenicol

chloramphenicol systemic

Brand names: Chloromycetin, Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate, Chloracol
Drug class: miscellaneous antibiotics

Chloramphenicol systemic is used in the treatment of:

chloramphenicol ophthalmic

Brand names: AK-Chlor, Chloroptic, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic, Ocu-Chlor, Chloroptic S.O.P.
Drug class: ophthalmic anti-infectives

Chloramphenicol ophthalmic is used in the treatment of:

chloramphenicol otic

Brand name: Chloromycetin Otic
Drug class: otic anti-infectives

Multi-ingredient medications containing chloramphenicol

chloramphenicol/fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease topical

Brand name: Elase-Chloromycetin
Drug class: topical debriding agents

chloramphenicol/hydrocortisone/polymyxin b ophthalmic

Brand name: Ophthocort
Drug class: ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of chloramphenicol

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.