Perfocyn

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  • Contains / Salt: Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone
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Perfocyn Information

Perfocyn is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Allergy, Asthma. Other than this, Perfocyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Perfocyn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Perfocyn include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Perfocyn as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Perfocyn go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Perfocyn's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Perfocyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Perfocyn since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Perfocyn contraindications section.

Besides this, Perfocyn may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Perfocyn is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Perfocyn Benefits & Uses

Perfocyn is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Perfocyn Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Perfocyn Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Perfocyn safe for pregnant women?


    Perfocyn is safe to take during pregnancy.

  • Is the use of Perfocyn safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Perfocyn.

  • What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Perfocyn. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

  • What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Perfocyn. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

  • What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Heart?


    Perfocyn may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.



Severe Interaction of Perfocyn with Other Drugs

Perfocyn should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Perfocyn Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Perfocyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Perfocyn

  • Is this Perfocyn habit forming or addictive?


    Perfocyn does not cause addiction.

Perfocyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Perfocyn


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Perfocyn and food will interact.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Perfocyn


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Perfocyn with alcohol will be.



Frequently asked Questions about Perfocyn

Question about 4 years ago

Is Perfocyn helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Perfocyn is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Perfocyn cause anemia?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Perfocyn might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Perfocyn induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Perfocyn an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Perfocyn is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Perfocyn cover anaerobes?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Perfocyn covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Perfocyn cause weight loss?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Perfocyn does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Perfocyn is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872

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