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Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) is an antibiotic used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections. It is the one Chloramphenicol Capsule listed in the MedicForce catalogue.

Chloramphenicol Capsules

Typhoid Fever, Bacterial Meningitis

500mg

Chloramphenicol capsules for typhoid fever and bacterial meningitis. It can affect blood cell production, so regular blood tests are needed during treatment.

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Key points

  • The capsule is the only form and strength in the catalogue: 500 mg.
  • Chloromycetin is the recognised originator brand for chloramphenicol.

What Chloramphenicol is used for

Chloramphenicol is used for Typhoid Fever and Bacterial Meningitis. As a member of the Antibiotics class, chloramphenicol works by stopping bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and multiply, which prevents the infection from spreading.

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