AZASITE vs CHLOROMYCETIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AZASITE and CHLOROMYCETIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AZASITE	CHLOROMYCETIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	CHLORAMPHENICOL
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable, Topical, Drops
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	Amphenicol-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	—
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Bacteroides Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Meningococcal Meningitis

azasite chloromycetin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

CHLORAMPHENICOL

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable, Topical, Drops

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

Amphenicol-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

—

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Bacteroides Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Meningococcal Meningitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Azasite and Chloromycetin?

Azasite contains Azithromycin, while Chloromycetin contains Chloramphenicol — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.