Chloramphenicol Capsules
Chloramphenicol capsules for typhoid fever and bacterial meningitis. It can affect blood cell production, so regular blood tests are needed during treatment.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Chloramphenicol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 500mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Chloramphenicol Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Chloramphenicol Capsules details
- Conditions
- Typhoid Fever · Bacterial Meningitis
- Alternative names
- chloromycetin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide-like Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- headache; mild confusion
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Phenytoin; Phenobarbital
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol; history of bone marrow suppression; mild infections
Serious side effects
aplastic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; gray baby syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Chloramphenicol capsules for typhoid fever and bacterial meningitis. It can affect blood cell production, so regular blood tests are needed during treatment.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, blocking protein synthesis and peptide bond synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Risk of gray baby syndrome in third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Chloramphenicol Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Chloramphenicol, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.