Colfen
Colfen Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Colfen Products
Uses of Colfen Products
Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.
Colfen Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Colfen are Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Glossitis (tongue inflammation), Hypersensitivity, Bone marrow depression, Increased bleeding time, Optic neuritis, Ototoxicity, Acidotic cardiovascular collapse, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Enterocolitis, Gray baby syndrome, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Blood dyscrasias, Headache, Depression, Delirium (acute confusional state), Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, Superinfection.
How Colfen Products work
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
Patient Concerns about Colfen Products
Frequently asked questions about Colfen Products
Frequently asked questions about Chloramphenicol
Q. How long does Colfen 250mg Capsule takes to work?
Usually, Colfen 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Colfen 250mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Colfen 250mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Colfen 250mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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