Chloranicol Suspension 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloranicol Suspension is used -
Mild
Is the use of Chloranicol Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Chloranicol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Chloranicol Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Chloranicol. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Chloranicol Suspension on the Kidneys?
Chloranicol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloranicol Suspension on the Liver?
Chloranicol 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.
What is the effect of Chloranicol Suspension on the Heart?
Chloranicol can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Chloranicol Suspension 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 Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloranicol Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Chloranicol Suspension is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Chloranicol Suspension since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Chloranicol Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Chloranicol Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chloranicol Suspension
When consumed with certain foods, Chloranicol Suspension may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloranicol Suspension
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chloranicol Suspension with alcohol will be.
No, Chloranicol does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Chloranicol. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
No, Chloranicol does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Chloranicol.
Yes, Chloranicol has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Chloranicol 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, Chloranicol might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Chloranicol induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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