Uses

Used for serious bacterial infections when safer alternatives are not suitable, and for selected topical ophthalmic infections.

Do not use if

Contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity or toxic reactions to chloramphenicol.

Bone marrow suppression, anemia, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

May cause serious and potentially fatal blood dyscrasias including aplastic anemia.

Broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

Store according to product instructions.