Chloramph 500mg Capsule
strip of 6.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Chloramphenicol (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sarabhai Piramal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited i |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Chloramph 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. Chloramph 500mg Capsule may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
Chloramph 500mg Capsule 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.
How long does Chloramph 500mg Capsule take to work?
Chloramph 500mg Capsule typically begins working soon after taking it. However, it may require several days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and alleviate your symptoms completely.
What if I don't get better after using Chloramph 500mg Capsule?
If you don't experience improvement after finishing the full course of treatment, consult your doctor. Additionally, inform your doctor if your symptoms worsen while taking this medication.
Can I stop taking Chloramph 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, it is important to complete the full course of treatment with Chloramph 500mg Capsule even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection has been fully cured.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Chloramph 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Chloramph 500mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while taking Chloramph 500mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breastfeed
Chloramph 500mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Chloramph 500mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
