INTRODUCTION

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION contains Chloramphenicol which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial meningitis, typhoid fever, rickettsial infections, septicaemia, eye infections, bacterial infections of the outer ear, cystic fibrosis, and other conditions.

Your doctor might conduct blood tests during treatment with CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION. It is not recommended for use if you have bone marrow depression and blood dyscrasias.

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney diseases, anaemia, bleeding, or other blood problems. Contact your doctor before taking.

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnancy, particularly in the last trimester. Contact your doctor before taking. CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in nursing mothers as it may pass through breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking.

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children under 2 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.

The most common side effects of taking CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION are stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION

It is used to treat:

• bacterial meningitis
• typhoid fever
• rickettsial infections
• septicaemia
• eye infections
• bacterial infections of the outer ear, cystic fibrosis

HOW CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION WORKS

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis, thereby stopping the bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection effectively.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION depending upon your age, body weight and disease severity.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Take rest. Have good amount of sleep. Do have a balanced diet and at regular intervals. Add more fluids to your diet. Drink plenty of water to replenish water stores. Contact your doctor if the headache does not improve.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhoea and contact your doctor if diarrhoea worsen.

Nausea and Vomiting:

Take the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea worsen.

Stomach upset:

Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take frequently. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach upset did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Inform your doctor before taking CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION if you are taking any of these medicines:

• ceftazidime (used to treat bacterial infections)
• chlorpropamide, tolbutamide (used to treat diabetes)
• cyanocobalamin (used to treat anaemia and neuropathy)
• cyclosporine, tacrolimus (medicines used to prevent rejection of organ transplantation)
• warfarin, dicumarol (medicine used to treat blood clots)
• phenytoin, fosphenytoin, phenobarbitone (medicines used to treat fits)
• rifampin, rifapentine (medicines used to treat tuberculosis)
• tetanus toxoid (used to prevent tetanus)
• cholera vaccine (vaccine used to prevent cholera)
• citalopram (used to treat depression)
• voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
• iron and folic acid (medicines used to treat anaemia)
• cyclophosphamide (used to treat cancer)
• oral contraceptives (medicines for preventing pregnancy)
• paracetamol (used to treat fever and pain)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION out of sight and reach of children
• Store CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION below 30°C

FAQs ABOUT CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION

What oral care should I take while using CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION?

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION may cause blood problems resulting in increased chances of infection, slow healing, and bleeding of the gums. Hence, it is better to be careful while using toothbrushes, dental floss, and toothpicks. In any case if you need to go for a dental surgery, get it done either before starting treatment with this medicine or delay it till you have got a normal blood count.

What are the precautions to be taken before using CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION?

Before taking CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION tell your doctor if you have anaemia, bleeding, or other blood problems, liver or kidney problems.

What is the use of CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION?

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION is used for the treatment of bacterial meningitis, typhoid fever rickettsial infections, septicaemia, eye infections, bacterial infections of the outer ear, cystic fibrosis and other conditions.

How CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION works in the body?

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis, thereby stopping the bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection effectively.

What are the side effects of taking CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION?

The most common side effects of taking CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION are stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache, nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects bothers you.

Is CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION safe in pregnancy?

CHLOROMAC 125MG SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnancy, particularly in the last trimester. Contact your doctor before taking.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Complete Blood Count
• Blood sugar levels