Chloroph: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Chloramphenicol

Indications/Uses

Conjunctival infections & blepharitis, keratitis caused by susceptible organism, corneal ulcers, trachoma, trauma of the eyes.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Eye drops 2-3 drops 4-5 times daily. Eye oint Apply tid to qid & before bedtime.

Contraindications

Infant <6 mth, bone marrow insufficiency.

Special Precautions

Prolonged use may result in superinfection.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic reactions, superinfections, bone marrow hypoplasia including aplastic anaemia.

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MIMS Class

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

ATC Classification

S01AA01 - chloramphenicol ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Chloroph eye drops 5 mg/mL

Packing/Price

10 mL x 12 × 1's;5 mL x 12 × 1's

Form

Chloroph eye oint 1 %

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's

Chloroph