Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kemicetine Vaginal 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. 

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kemicetine Vaginal 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 Kemicetine Vaginal must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Kemicetine Vaginal 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.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

The dosage of Kemicetine Vaginal may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Kemicetine Vaginal should be taken empty stomach because food may affect absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Kemicetine Vaginal 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.