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Econochlor (Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic) - Description

 


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Econochlor®
chloramphenicol
Sterile Ophthalmic
Solution and Ointment

DESCRIPTION

ECONOCHLOR® (Chloramphenicol) is a sterile topical ophthalmic antibacterial prepared in solution and ointment forms. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

Established name:

Chloramphenicol

Chemical name:

Acetamide, 2,2-dichloro- N -[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2- (4-nitrophenyl) ethyl]-, [ R -(R*,R)]-

Each ml of solution contains: Active: Chloramphenicol 0.5% (5mg/ml). Preservative: Thimerosal 0.01%. Vehicle: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: Inactive: Boric Acid, Sodium Borate (to adjust pH), Purified Water.

DM-00

Each gram of ointment contains: Active: Chloramphenicol 1.0% (10 mg/g). Inactive: Mineral Oil, Anhydrous Liquid Lanolin, White Petrolatum.

DM-00

Page last updated: 2006-09-12

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