Bumper Offer - Urjas oil Just @ Rs. 1
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is used -
Common
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is unavailable.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone on heart. So it is not known whether taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone will cause side effects on heart or not.
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone habit forming or addictive?
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone
There is no information on the effects of taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone .
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone 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.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Decadron® (dexamethasone)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hemady™ (dexamethasone)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hexadrol® (dexamethasone sodium phosphate)
National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dexamethasone Ophthalmic. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment. Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd
leaflet [Internet]: Minims® Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% w/v. Minims
