Chloramphenicol Tablets
Developed to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is indicated to target susceptible microorganisms where other treatments are unsuitable.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Kemicetine
- Therapeutic class
Amphenicol antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Chloramphenicol
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol; history of bone marrow depression
- Precautions and warnings
requires regular blood monitoring; complete the full course; avoid prolonged use
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
anaemia; peripheral neuropathy
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Various
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
phenytoin; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Use as directed by a specialist.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult a specialist due to safety risks of grey baby syndrome in newborns.
Serious side effects
aplastic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention; bone marrow suppression — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is indicated to target susceptible microorganisms where other treatments are unsuitable.
Mechanism of action
Chloramphenicol is a bacteriostatic agent that inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of the bacterial ribosome, effectively stopping bacterial growth.
Chloramphenicol Tablets
Developed to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is indicated to target susceptible microorganisms where other treatments are unsuitable.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Chloramphenicol
- Listed indication(s): Typhoid Fever, Severe Bacterial Infections
Available option
- 180 tablets - 250 mg1357-250-mg-16337