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