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Chloramphenicol

Brand name: Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis Eye Ointment. Find out how chloramphenicol treats eye and ear infections, and how to use it.

About chloramphenicol

Who can and cannot use it

How and when to use it

Side effects

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Using chloramphenicol with other medicines and herbal supplements

Common questions