Chloromycetin can also be prescribed as Pentamycetin or chloraphenical and is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, with the ophthalmic solution used exclusively for infections of the eye. Chloromycetin should not be used with other antibiotics.
Chlormycetin is often used for bacterial infections which have not been successfully treated with other antibiotics. Patients should take the entire prescription of the medication in order to be assured that the infection has cleared, even after symptoms are alleviated.
Chloromycetin is not appropriate for all patients and it should not be dispensed without a thorough medical examination and medical history. Patients with a history of liver disease or kidney disease may not be able to tolerate Chloromycetin without dosage adjustments, if at all. Patients suffering from severe infections which require an antibiotic as strong as Chloromycetin may not be able to clearly communicate with the physician in order to determine whether or not this medication is appropriate for them. Patients with severe conditions should wear medical alert bracelets to facilitate necessary information. Chloromycetin is dispensed via intravenous medications

Treating serious infections caused by certain bacteria.
Chloromycetin is an antibiotic. It works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.
Use Chloromycetin(chloramphenicol) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Chloromycetin(chloramphenicol) is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Chloromycetin at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
* If Chloromycetin contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
* To clear up your infection completely, continue using Chloromycetin for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
* Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
* If you miss a dose of Chloromycetin , use it as soon as possible. Then use your doses at evenly spaced times as directed by your doctor. Do not use 2 doses at once.