Ak-Chlor and Hycodan

• Generic Name: chloramphenicol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Chloramphenicol belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. This medicine may be given alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for eye infections.

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: homatropine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablets and syrup
• Other Brand Names: Hycodan, Hydromet, Tussigon, Hydrotropine, Hydromide, Hydropane

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking Hycodan (hydrocodone and homatropine syrup) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given Hycodan (hydrocodone and homatropine syrup) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.