Chloramphenicol is indicated for typhoid, meningitis caused by H. influenzae and other serious infections caused by bacteria susceptible to chloramphenicol. It is also indicated wherever chloramphenicol is deemed the antibiotic of choice and oral administration is not possible, or where higher than usual blood concentrations are required.
Chloramphenicol is indicated for typhoid, meningitis caused by H. influenzae and other serious infections caused by bacteria susceptible to chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol should be used only when it is considered inappropriate to use antibacterial agents that are commonly recommended for the initial treatment of the infections listed above, or when these alternative antibacterial agents have failed to demonstrate efficacy. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Chloramphenicol is broad spectrum antibiotic indicated in both adults and children aged 2 years and over for the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Chloramphenicol is indicated in adults and children aged 2 years and over for the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Considerations should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Typhoid fever and life-threatening infections, particularly those caused by Haemophilus influenzae where other antibiotics will not suffice.