CHLORAMPHENICOL 1 %
CHLORAMPHENICOL : 1 % · DIN 02026260 · STERI-MED PHARMA INC.
Health Canada status: APPROVED
What is CHLORAMPHENICOL?
CHLORAMPHENICOL 1 % contains CHLORAMPHENICOL : 1 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02026260, held by STERI-MED PHARMA INC., supplied as OINTMENT for OPHTHALMIC ; TOPICAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as approved, status dated 04-Mar-2025. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is CHLORAMPHENICOL used for?
This product is indicated for the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by chloramphenicol-susceptible organisms. Bacteriological studies should be performed to determine the causative organisms and their sensitivity to chloramphenicol.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02026260 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | CHLORAMPHENICOL |
| Generic / active ingredient | CHLORAMPHENICOL : 1 % |
| Manufacturer | STERI-MED PHARMA INC. |
| Strength | 1 % |
| Dosage form | OINTMENT |
| Route of administration | OPHTHALMIC ; TOPICAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | S01AA01 CHLORAMPHENICOL |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | APPROVED |
| Status date | 04-Mar-2025 |
| Original market date | 1993-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it stored and handled?
Store between 15°C and 30°C. Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
How is it supplied?
3.5 gram tubes
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code S01AA01 CHLORAMPHENICOL. 0 of 18 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEBENICOL OPH LIQ 0.4% | .4 % | LIQUID | CHAUVIN PHARMA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00763454 |
| CHLORAMPHENICOL | 0.5 % | SOLUTION | PHARMA STULLN INC. | DORMANT | DIN 02023857 |
| CHLOROMYCETIN OPH ONT 1% | 1 % | OINTMENT | PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00024066 |
| CHLOROMYCETIN OPH SOLN 0.5% | .5 % | LIQUID | PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00221678 |
| CHLOROPTIC DPS 0.5% | .5 % | DROPS | ALLERGAN INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00001082 |
| CHLOROPTIC OPH ONT 1% | 10 MG | OINTMENT | ALLERGAN INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00001341 |
| MINIMS CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5% | .5 % | DROPS | CHAUVIN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02148374 |
| ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL | 0.5 MG | LIQUID | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | DORMANT | DIN 00622958 |
| ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL | 10 MG | OINTMENT | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | DORMANT | DIN 00627720 |
| OPHTHO-CHLORAM LIQ 0.5% | .5 % | LIQUID | ALTIMED PHARMA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00707457 |
Who else supplies CHLORAMPHENICOL worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. CHLORAMPHENICOL appears in 49 registered pack listings across 8 markets, published on 7 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.