Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Chloromycetin
  2. Sopamycetin

Descriptions


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.