GENERIC NAME: CHLORAMPHENICOL/HYDROCORTISONE - EYE-EAR OINTMENT (klor-am-FEN-eh-coal/hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown) USES: This medication contains an antibiotic that helps prevent or treat an infection and a steroid which reduces inflammation. It is used in the treatment of various eye (ophthalmic) or ear (otic) conditions.