E-Drug: Seeking oily chloramphenicol manufacturer
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[Those interested in this topic should refer to the E-Drug archives particularly messages by Kirsten Myhr on the history of this product along with difficulty in supply, and Caroline Green on how it is difficult to source this product since it is only produced in response to epidemics since it has such a specialised indication:
http://www.essentialdrugs.org/edrug/archive/199809/msg00086.php
http://www.essentialdrugs.org/edrug/archive/199710/msg00016.php
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Dear colleagues
Does any one know a manufacturer that makes oily chloramphenicol for intramuscular injection?
It is used in Africa to treat cases of meningococcal meningitis.
Please reply to contact email:
fredfifijdk@yahoo.com
Regards
Fred Peters
Health professional
USA