1. Pharmaceuticals

• Prodrug for Oral Administration: Chloramphenicol palmitate is an inactive compound that converts into active chloramphenicol in the digestive system. This makes it ideal for oral use, especially in children who cannot tolerate the bitter taste of chloramphenicol base.
• Taste-Masking Agent: Its palmitate ester form is virtually tasteless, which significantly improves patient compliance in pediatric populations compared to the bitter chloramphenicol base.
• Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Agent: It is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections like typhoid fever, meningitis, rickettsial diseases, and respiratory infections, especially when first-line antibiotics are unsuitable.
• Alternative to Injection: In situations where injections are impractical or unavailable, especially in outpatient or rural settings, Chloramphenicol palmitate serves as an effective oral alternative.

2. Animal Healthcare 

• Palatable Oral Antibiotic: Just like in human medicine, its tasteless formulation makes it easier to administer to animals, particularly young or small animals who are difficult to inject or dose with bitter medicines.
• Systemic Antibacterial Agent for Animals: It is used to treat systemic bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, and companion animals, where other oral antibiotics may be rejected due to taste or compliance issues.
• Non-Invasive Treatment Option: Reduces the need for injections, minimizing animal stress and the risk of injury during dosing. This improves overall animal welfare and treatment outcomes.