# Eye & Ear Drops Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 166 eye and ear drop products across the 3 medicines in this guide, 77 of them with active registrations, from 107 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/eye-ear-drops/
- Drug guides in this category: 3
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/eye-ear-drops/ — 77 active registrations from 49 companies

Apollo — the Nigerian name for conjunctivitis — sweeps through schools and offices every year, and chloramphenicol drops are the standard answer for the bacterial kind. Ofloxacin covers tougher eye and ear infections, and timolol quietly does one of the most important jobs in this list: holding down eye pressure in glaucoma, a disease that steals sight from the edges inward and runs strongly in West African families.

Two habits protect eyes here. First, throw drops away a month after opening — an old bottle is a bacteria culture, not a medicine. Second, never share drops or borrow 'the one that worked' for a red eye: viral apollo needs no antibiotic at all, and a painful red eye with blurred vision is an emergency, not a pharmacy errand. Anyone over 40 with glaucoma in the family should have their eye pressure checked regularly; timolol only helps the people who know they need it.

## Eye and ear drop drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, eye and ear drop medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦540–₦12,590 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 3 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol (eye & ear drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloramphenicol/) | ₦540–₦1,000 | ~₦875 |
| Ofloxacin (eye & ear drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ofloxacin/) | ₦2,170–₦12,590 | ~₦3,500 (drops) |
| Timolol (glaucoma eye drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/timolol/) | ₦1,560–₦5,625 | ~₦3,850 |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All eye and ear drop drug guides

- Chloramphenicol (eye & ear drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloramphenicol/): Antibiotic (topical eye/ear); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Ofloxacin (eye & ear drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ofloxacin/): Antibiotic (fluoroquinolone, topical); over the counter
- Timolol (glaucoma eye drops) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/timolol/): Beta-blocker (topical, for glaucoma); prescription only; WHO essential medicine

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each eye and ear drop medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Ofloxacin (eye & ear drops) brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ofloxacin/brands/): 98 registrations
- Timolol (glaucoma eye drops) brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/timolol/brands/): 42 registrations
- Chloramphenicol (eye & ear drops) brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloramphenicol/brands/): 26 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

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- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

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- Antibiotics (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antibiotics/)
- Allergy (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/allergy/)

## FAQs

### What eye and ear drop medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 3 eye and ear drop medicines sold in Nigeria: Chloramphenicol (eye & ear drops), Ofloxacin (eye & ear drops), Timolol (glaucoma eye drops). Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do eye and ear drop drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, eye and ear drop medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦540–₦12,590 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 3 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many eye and ear drop products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 166 eye and ear drop products matched to the medicines on this page, from 107 manufacturers — 77 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/