CHLOROMYCETIN vs LEVOFLOXACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHLOROMYCETIN and LEVOFLOXACIN 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	CHLOROMYCETIN	LEVOFLOXACIN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.14 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORAMPHENICOL	LEVOFLOXACIN
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Lannett Co Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical, Drops	Solution, Injectable, Drops, Tablet
Drug class	Amphenicol-Class Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 8 hours
Treats	Bacteroides Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Meningococcal Meningitis	Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

chloromycetin levofloxacin

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.14 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORAMPHENICOL

LEVOFLOXACIN

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Lannett Co Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical, Drops

Solution, Injectable, Drops, Tablet

Drug class

Amphenicol-Class Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 8 hours

Treats

Bacteroides Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Meningococcal Meningitis

Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Chloromycetin and Levofloxacin?

Chloromycetin contains Chloramphenicol, while Levofloxacin contains Levofloxacin — 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.