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Chloranicol-S Eye Drops is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloranicol-S Eye Drops is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Chloranicol-S Eye Drops again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops on the liver.
What is the effect of Chloranicol-S Eye Drops on the Heart?
Using Chloranicol-S Eye Drops does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops 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 Chloranicol-S Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloranicol-S Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Chloranicol-S Eye Drops
Taking Chloranicol-S Eye Drops with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloranicol-S Eye Drops
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Chloranicol-S Eye Drops contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Chloranicol-S Eye Drops is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
Rarely, Chloranicol-S Eye Drops 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.
No, Chloranicol-S Eye Drops does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
Yes, Chloranicol-S Eye Drops 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.
No, Chloranicol-S Eye Drops 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 Chloranicol-S Eye Drops is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
This medicine data has been created by -
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