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Opticol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Opticol safe for pregnant women?
Opticol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Opticol without medical advice.
Is the use of Opticol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Opticol. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Opticol on the Kidneys?
Opticol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Opticol on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Opticol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Opticol on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Opticol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Opticol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Opticol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Opticol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Opticol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Opticol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Opticol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Opticol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Opticol
Taking Opticol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Opticol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Opticol.
Rarely, Opticol 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.
Yes, Opticol 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.
Discontinuing Opticol on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Opticol is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
Yes, Opticol 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.
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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