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Chloramphenicol eye drops: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy

Written by Amir Khan, MBChB · Last updated

Chloramphenicol eye drops is listed here as a drug. Listed status: Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist.

Here you can find dosage forms, pricing and purchase paths for this medicine. In the United Kingdom, Chloramphenicol eye drops can be bought without a prescription.

Supply is not fixed, so the status section below reflects the latest data we have. Continue below for strengths, region pages and common questions.

Facts

Active ingredient
Chloramphenicol (eye)
Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist
Licensing status not on file

No generic version on file

Chloramphenicol eye drops price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent

Estimate, not a quote

  • 0.5ml Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist

    £26.86 per tablet or capsule

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0.5ml £26.86 / tablet or capsule

as of Jul 1, 2026 · Pricing methodology

Listed prices are only an estimate, compiled from the Drug Tariff and other public pricing references, not a quote you can hold a pharmacy to. What you pay can differ by pharmacy and where you are, so check with the pharmacy for the number that applies to you. A price well below the listed range is a red flag for a counterfeit or unlicensed seller.

This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.

Chloramphenicol eye drops is a general sale list (GSL) medicine under GSL rules in the UK. Even for a general sale list medicine, read the label before you start using it, and check with a pharmacist about interactions. A few versions of this product are classed as pharmacy (P) medicines and are held behind the counter, so ask at the counter if you cannot find it on the shelf.

About Chloramphenicol eye drops

Chloramphenicol eye drops are a medicine presented as drops for the eyes, although the label does not specify a pharmacological class or a treatment indication. Prescription status and generic availability are also unspecified, so a pharmacist should confirm the product's intended use and whether a prescription is required in the United Kingdom before it is obtained.

What Chloramphenicol eye drops is used for

The label does not specify which conditions or symptoms chloramphenicol eye drops are intended to treat. The product name identifies an eye-drop preparation, but it does not establish the licensed indication, the patients for whom it is suitable, or the circumstances in which treatment is appropriate.

A pharmacist or doctor can clarify the intended use of the particular product. This page cannot identify a most common reason for use from the label.

How Chloramphenicol eye drops works

The pharmacological class and mechanism of action are not specified for this product. Eye drops are a way of delivering a medicine to the eye, but the dosage form alone does not explain how the active ingredient acts.

A class-specific explanation would require confirmation of the product's classification. The product's patient information leaflet or a pharmacist can clarify its action and intended purpose.

Dosage from the label

The label lists no strengths, starting dose, dosing frequency or treatment duration. No dosing schedule can therefore be stated for this product.

The product name identifies eye drops, but further formulation details are not listed. A pharmacist should confirm the exact preparation and its product-specific directions before use.

Key warnings

  • The label does not specify contraindications for this product
  • The label does not specify product-specific precautions
  • A pharmacist should confirm the product's safety warnings before use

Main interactions

  • The label does not specify interactions with other medicines
  • The label does not specify interactions with other eye preparations
  • The label does not specify food interactions

Missed dose

The label does not specify a missed-dose procedure or dosing schedule. General pharmacy advice is not to double a dose to compensate for an omission. The product leaflet or a pharmacist should be consulted for guidance appropriate to the exact preparation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The label does not specify pregnancy data or information about use during breastfeeding. Suitability during pregnancy or lactation should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist, who can check the advice for the exact product.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for this product. Follow the pack's storage directions, keep the container securely closed, and keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a prescription required for chloramphenicol eye drops in the United Kingdom?

Prescription status is not specified for this product. Ask a pharmacist to confirm whether the particular preparation requires a prescription in the United Kingdom.

How much do chloramphenicol eye drops cost?

This page shows an estimate rather than a fixed price, and no specific price is listed for this product. Prices can vary, so a United Kingdom pharmacy can confirm the actual cost.

What strengths are listed for chloramphenicol eye drops?

The label does not list any strengths for this product. It also does not specify further formulation details beyond the eye-drop product name.

Where is Chloramphenicol eye drops sold?

Browse the geography section to find a pharmacy near you and ask them about Chloramphenicol eye drops. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.

First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page