Answer
Injectable chloramphenicol is indicated for typhoid, H. influenzae meningitis and other serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria, and wherever chloramphenicol is the antibiotic of choice and oral administration is not possible, or higher-than-usual blood concentrations are required.
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- Chloramphenicol 1 g Powder for InjectionEssential Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 2Document updated
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