Chloramphenicol
Also sold as: Chloromycetin
Prescription neededOther antibiotics
Comes as:CapsuleInjectionEye dropsEye ointment
Also sold as: Chloromycetin
Capsules and injection: dose is set by your doctor and used only for serious infections. Eye drops: 1 drop every 2 hours for the first 2 days, then every 4 hours, usually for 5 days. Eye ointment: apply at night or 3 to 4 times a day.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice: