Daclor

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Daclor Information

Daclor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Daclor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Daclor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Daclor as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Daclor are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Daclor is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Daclor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Daclor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Daclor contraindications section.

Besides this, Daclor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Daclor is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Daclor Benefits & Uses

Daclor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Daclor 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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daclor is used -

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Daclor Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Daclor 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 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 on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Daclor 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 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


Severe Interaction of Daclor with Other Drugs

Daclor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Daclor Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Daclor

  • Is this Daclor habit forming or addictive?


    Daclor is not addictive in nature.

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


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

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Daclor 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 for mental disorders.

    No

Daclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Daclor


    Daclor 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


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Daclor

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 about 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 about 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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