Phenicol
Phenicol Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Phenicol Products
Uses of Phenicol 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.
Phenicol Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Phenicol 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 Phenicol 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 Phenicol Products
Frequently asked questions about Phenicol Products
Frequently asked questions about Chloramphenicol
Q. How long does Phenicol 125mg/5ml Suspension takes to work?
Usually, Phenicol 125mg/5ml Suspension 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 Phenicol 125mg/5ml Suspension?
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 Phenicol 125mg/5ml Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Phenicol 125mg/5ml Suspension 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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