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US brand names:Compounded Chloramphenicol Eye Drops
Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic binding 50S ribosomal subunit. Excellent ocular penetration. Compounded since commercial ophthalmic not available in US.
Handler must wear gloves (human aplastic anemia risk). Effective for bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Widely available in EU/UK as commercial product. 2-week BUD typically.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q4-6h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1353, Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q4-6h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1353, Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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