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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
17.87

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Chloramphenicol (1gm)

Therapeutic Uses:
otologicals

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Labchlor 1gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Labchlor 1gm Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Labchlor 1gm Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

Labchlor 1gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Labchlor 1gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Labchlor 1gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chloramphenicol   1gm

Uses of Labchlor Injection
Labchlor 1gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.

How to use Labchlor Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Labchlor Injection works
Labchlor 1gm Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Altered taste.

Expert advice for Labchlor Injection
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic or bactericidal/ an antibiotic/does it contains penicillin/ does it contain steroids/ treat styes?
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and exerts both bactericidal and bacteriostatic against wide variety of gram positive and gram negative bacteria including E.coli. No, it does not contain penicillin or steroids

Q. Is chloramphenicol safe/ do chloramphenicol cause aplastic anemia/ safe for babies?
Chloramphenicol is safe at recommended dose and duration; however, in some cases it has led to rare side effects such as aplastic anemia. Chloramphenicol should not be used in children under 2 years of age and used be with extreme caution in children above 2 years of age especially who have diarrhea or a stomach or bowel infection

Q. Does chloramphenicol sting/ does chloramphenicol cause dry eyes?
Chloramphenicol eye drops/ ointment may cause transient burning or stinging sensation. It does not cause but should be used with extreme precaution in patients with dry eye syndrome

Q. Can i take paracetamol with chloramphenicol?
Chloramphenicol is not known to have any drug interactions with paracetamol, however, it should be taken together as per doctor's advice

Q. Is chloromycetin a penicillin/ an antibiotic/ with the formula/ chloromycetin is a drug for which disease?
Chloramphenicol is a brand name for chloramphenicol. It is not penicillin. It is an antibiotic with the formula C11H12Cl2N2O5. It used in the treatment of serious infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria by killing or preventing their growth

Q. Is chloromycetin over the counter/ is obtained from?
No, it is available only with your doctor's prescription

Q. Is chloramphenicol and tetracycline similar?
Chloramphenicol and tetracycline belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response

Q. Is Chloromycetin the same as chlorsig?
Both Chloromycetin and chlorsig contains chloramphenicol. Chlorsig is available as eye drop or ointment and Chloromycetin is an oral formulation.