99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Care, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. The alternative uses of Care have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Care is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Care include Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Usually, these side effects of Care 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.
It is also important to note that Care has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Care has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Care related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Care since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Care contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Care have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Care is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Care is used to treat the following -
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Care safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Care for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Care safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Care in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Care on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Care on kidney, information on safety of Care for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Care on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Care on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Care on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Care on the heart, information on safety of Care for the heart is unavailable.
Care 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 Care unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Care habit forming or addictive?
Care is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Care as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Care should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Care is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Care
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Care, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Care
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Care with alcohol will be.
No, Care does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Care.
Yes, Care may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Care must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Take Care as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Care may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Care must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Care 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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; Hemadyâ„¢ (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