Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which is mainly bacteriostatic in action, but exerts a bactericidal effect against some strains of gram-positive cocci and against Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria. It has a broad spectrum of action against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, rickettsiae and Chlamydia.
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Intraocular and some systemic absorption occur following topical application to the eye.
Distribution: Aqueous humor: Measurable concentrations following topical application to the eye.