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Daclor 500 Mg Capsule Information

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Daclor 500 Mg Capsule's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Daclor 500 Mg Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Daclor 500 Mg Capsule related warnings section.

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Daclor 500 Mg Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Daclor 500 Mg Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Daclor 500 Mg Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Daclor Benefits & Uses
Daclor Dosage & How to Take
Daclor Side Effects
Daclor Related Warnings
Daclor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Daclor
Daclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule 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
Adult	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Daclor can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Daclor may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Daclor should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Daclor on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Daclor 500 Mg Capsule on the Heart?

Daclor 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.

Moderate

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daclor 500 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Daclor 500 Mg Capsule

Is this Daclor 500 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Daclor 500 Mg Capsule only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Daclor 500 Mg Capsule for mental disorders.

No

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daclor 500 Mg Capsule

Daclor 500 Mg Capsule may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Daclor 500 Mg Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Daclor 500 Mg Capsule with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Daclor 500 Mg Capsule

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Daclor with paracetamol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Daclor can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Daclor is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Daclor cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Daclor causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Daclor cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Daclor does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Daclor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Daclor treat meningitis?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Daclor can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Daclor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Daclor is a brand name of chloramphenicol and it comes in the various dosage forms such as an oral tablet, capsule, syrup, and eye drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is active against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of psittacosis also known as parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.