Leaflet CLORAMFENICOL 1g powder for solution for injection

Product code:
W08043002
Quantity:
100
Indicated for:
bacterial infections
Route of administration:
injectable
Substance:
chloramphenicol (antibacterial antibiotic)
ATC
J01BA01 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Amphenicols

Precautions:

Dose adjustment in renal impairment

Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.

Anaphylaxis

Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.

Colitis / severe diarrhea

Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.

Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections such as bacterial meningitis, typhoid fever, or eye infections (in the form of eye drops). It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Chloramphenicol is used in cases where other antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated. It is available in capsule, injectable solution, or eye drop forms.

Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause severe reactions such as aplastic anemia (a serious bone marrow condition) or gray baby syndrome in newborns. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol and should be used with caution in children and pregnant women.

General data about CLORAMFENICOL 1g

Substance:
chloramphenicol
Date of latest medicines list:
01-07-2013
Product code:
W08043002
Concentration:
1g
Pharmaceutical form:
powder for solution for injection
Quantity:
100
Product type:
Generic medicine
Prescription status:
P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.

Concentrations available for chloramphenicol

  • 125mg
  • 1g
  • 250mg
  • 4mg/ml
  • 5%