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CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

Chloramphenicol:125mg/5ml | Chloramphenicol

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Manufactured / Marketed By : Pfizer Product Form : SuspensionPack Size : 60mlIngredients : Chloramphenicol:125mg/5mlGeneric Category : Chloramphenicol

How it works

CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

  • Anemia
  • Dark colored urine
  • Sore throat and fever rare
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Difficulty in breathing rare
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet rare
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare
  • Depression rare

Uses of CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Serious bacterial infections

    This medicine is used to treat infections caused by gram-negative strains of bacteria which are severe and untreatable by other available medicines. Some of these infections are bacterial meningitis, rickettsia, and others caused by susceptible organisms.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. The use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

  • Porphyria

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having this genetic disorder of the blood.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. The use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.

  • Breast-feeding

    Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Liver diseases

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical conThis medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.dition of the patient.

  • Vaccination

    Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if vaccination is scheduled. This medicine can make the vaccination (taken to prevent bacterial diseases) ineffective and cause other complications as well.

  • Kidney diseases

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Drug resistance

    Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.

  • Long term use

    Long term use

  • Gray syndrome

    This medicine can cause symptoms like abdominal swelling, pale or blue skin, shock, breathing difficulties, low temperature, etc. when given to a newborn or an infant. The use of this medicine should stop at the earliest to avoid fatalities.

  • Decrease blood cell count

    The use of this medicine can lower the count of blood cells and cause anemia, bleeding, infections, etc. Any sign and symptom that is indicative of a decreased blood cell count should be reported to the doctor immediately.Decrease blood cell count

  • Diabetes

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of the blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Contraception failure

    This medicine can reduce the effect of hormonal contraceptives and hence the risk of unintended pregnancies are high. Alternate means of contraception should also be used while receiving this medicine.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Warfarin moderate
  • Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
  • Cephalosporins moderate
  • Hydrocodone severe
  • Iron and vitamin B12 moderate
  • Deferiprone severe
  • Live cholera vaccine severe
  • Typhoid vaccine live severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of bone marrow suppression since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of complete blood cell counts is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Take/Administer this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take/administer in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • To be taken on an empty stomach
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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