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Drug Information

Drug Generic Name CHLORAMPHENICOL
Drug Class ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS
Chapter Eye

Indications: It has broad spectrum of activity and is the drug of choice for superficial eye infections.

Contra-indications: history of hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol, myelosuppression during previous exposure to chloramphenicol and in patients with a family history of blood dyscrasias including aplastic anaemia.

Side Effects: transient stinging

Dose: apply eye drops or eye ointment every 3 hours.

Brand Name
  • Phenicol Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Phenicol Eye Ointment 1%
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