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About Alphenicol 250mg Capsule

CHLORAMPHENICOL belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines used to treat bacterial infections. CHLORAMPHENICOL is available in various dosage forms such as a tablet, suspension, injection, eye drops, eye ointment, and ear drops. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. CHLORAMPHENICOL does not work against infections caused by a virus, including cold and flu.
 
CHLORAMPHENICOL contains ‘Chloramphenicol’ that works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for vital bacterial functions. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. CHLORAMPHENICOL is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Uses of Alphenicol 250mg Capsule

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Alphenicol 250mg Capsule

CHLORAMPHENICOL belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines used to treat bacterial infections. CHLORAMPHENICOL is also used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. CHLORAMPHENICOL is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. CHLORAMPHENICOL works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for vital bacterial functions. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Directions for Use

Injection: The injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Tablet: Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not chew or break it. Liquid: Take the prescribed dose using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before use. Eye drops: Use the dropper provided by the pack to instill the drops into the eye. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to the eye, eyelids, and surrounding areas as it may contaminate the solution. Eye Ointment: Tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of ointment into the pocket, blink your eye gently and close the eye for 1-2minutes. Ear drops: Use the dropper provided by the pack to instill the drops into the ear. To prevent any contamination of the solution, avoid touching the dropper.

Side Effects of Alphenicol 250mg Capsule

Injection: Pain and inflammation at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache.

Tablet, Liquid: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache.

Eye drops/ointment: Stinging sensation, burning sensation.

Ear drops: Mild stinging, burning, irritation, or itching sensation.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CHLORAMPHENICOL if you are allergic to any of the contents; if you or your family member had blood disorder or bone marrow disease; if you have a family history of dyscrasias (a condition which causes tiredness, bruising, and increased risk of infections). Talk to your doctor before using the ophthalmic form if you have visual disturbances, eye pain, sensitivity to light, eye inflammation, cloudiness, glaucoma, dry eyes, eye surgery, or injury. Consult a doctor before taking CHLORAMPHENICOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The eye drops/ointment might temporarily blur your vision, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. CHLORAMPHENICOL is safe for children above 2years if prescribed by a doctor; the dose and duration may vary depending upon the child’s weight and severity of the infection.