Active-ingredient Dossier

Chloramphenicol

Active-ingredient Dossier for Chloramphenicol (broad spectrum antibiotic). Australian brands, products, PBS listings, PBAC outcomes — compiled by…

What is

Chloramphenicol Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic.

Therapeutic areas

Chloramphenicol is registered in ophthalmology, with 10 brands containing the ingredient on the ARTG.

Sponsor landscape

Seven sponsors market chloramphenicol in Australia, including Neo Health (OTC), Juno Pharmaceuticals, Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, Aspen Pharmacare, Alphapharm, and AUBEX PHARMA.

PBS and regulatory activity

One brand containing chloramphenicol has PBS-listed items, with the latest PBS schedule date being 1 May 2026.