Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial infections of the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by chloramphenicol-resistant organisms. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E.coli, H. influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter spp, Moraxella lacunata, and Neisseria species are some of the bacteria that can cause infections.
Adult and Children: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the conjunctival sac 4-6 times per day for the first 72 hours and then every 4 hours thereafter. Treatment should be continued for approximately 7 days, but should not be continued for more than 3 weeks without re-evaluation by the physician.
Individuals having a history of hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol or any of the preparation's components should avoid it.
