The Chloramphenicol,hydrocortisone a, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-159-6863, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-159-6863 |
| Item Name | Chloramphenicol,hydrocortisone a |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 3.500 GRAMS G |
| Active Ingredient and Strength | 10.000 CHLORAMPHENICOL MILLIGRAMS AND 5.000 HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE MILLIGRAMS AND 10000.000 POLYMYXIN B SULFATE UNITS |
| Primary Container Type | TUBE, COLLAPSIBLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| OPHTHOCORT OINTMENT | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NDC00071-3079-07 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6505-01-159-6863 is a Chloramphenicol,hydrocortisone a, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6505-01-159-6863: Primary Container Content Quantity: 3.500 GRAMS G; Active Ingredient and Strength: 10.000 CHLORAMPHENICOL MILLIGRAMS AND 5.000 HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE MILLIGRAMS AND 10000.000 POLYMYXIN B SULFATE UNITS; Primary Container Type: TUBE, COLLAPSIBLE. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.