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Order Generic ChloromycetinChloramphenicol 250mgCHLORAMPHENICOL (Chloromycetin®) is an antibiotic that is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth |
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What is Chloramphenicol?
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that is used to treat different bacterial infections. It kills bacterias or prevents their growth.Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
- you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- you are allergic to Cloramphenicol, any other medication, foods, dyes, preservatives or other substances
- you have a low white or red blood cell count or decreased blood platelets
- you have a minor infection such as cold, flu, throat infection, or you are using Chloramphenicol to prevent bacterial infection
- you are taking other medicines that may decrease your bone marrow (eg, cancer chemotherapy); check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your other medicines may decrease your bone marrow
How to use:
- As a rule, Chlorampenicol administered as an injection at your doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. Strictly follow your doctor's directions if you are using Chloramphenicol at home.
- Don't stop using Chloramphenicol even if you start to feel better. Do it when you are told so by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- Avoid using double or extra doses.
Safety issues:
- Chloramphenicol is not effective against viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Long-term or repeated use of Chloramphenicol may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of second infection occur.
- If symptoms of "gray syndrome" (swelling of the abdomen, pale or blue skin color, vomiting, shock, difficulty breathing, refusal to suck, loose green stools, limp muscles, low temperature) occur in a newborn or infant, contact your doctor. Death may occur within hours of the onset of symptoms. Stopping use of Chloramphenicol when symptoms first appear increases the chance for a complete recovery.
- Chloramphenicol may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
What drug(s) may interact with Chloramphenicol?
- Drugs that may decrease your bone marrow (eg, cancer chemotherapy)
- Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin)
- Sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide)
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin)
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:- vision changes
- severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
- unusual tiredness
- confusion
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- dark urine
- delerium
- symptoms of "gray syndorme" in an infant (selling of the abdomen, pale or blue skin, vomiting, shock, difficulty breathing, refusal to suck, loose green stools, low temperature, limp muscles)
- depression
- headache
- pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
- fever, chills, or sore throat
- vomiting
- nausea
- mild diarrhea
What is the shelf life of the pills?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
