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Chloramphenicol (Otic route)

klor-am-FEN-i-kol

Brand Name(s)

In Canada: Chloromycetin, Sopamycetin

Dosage forms

Solution

Classifications

Therapeutic: Antibacterial; Chemical: Chloramphenicol (class)

Uses of This Medicine

Chloramphenicol belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol otic drops are used to treat infections of the ear canal. This medicine may be used alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for ear canal 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 following should be considered: