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chloramphenicol

chloramphenicol (CHLORSIG) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — chloramphenicol
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
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Data quality
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Quick answer

chloramphenicol (CHLORSIG) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN chloramphenicol
Brand CHLORSIG
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Related & competitor drugs

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  4. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  5. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. demeclocycline hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is chloramphenicol?

chloramphenicol (CHLORSIG) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for chloramphenicol?

CHLORSIG is a marketed brand name for chloramphenicol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of chloramphenicol?

chloramphenicol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.