Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Benefits & Uses

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is used -

Severe

Bone Fracture

Moderate

Bradycardia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Common

Facial swelling
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
पेट दर्द
Decreased blood pressure

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Related Warnings

Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone safe for pregnant women?

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone on the Heart?

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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.

Severe Interaction of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Rifampicin

Aspirin(ASA)

Furosemide

Carbamazepine

Ketoconazole

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Shock
Infections
Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)
Dehydration
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Scleroderma
Depression
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Myasthenia Gravis
Diaper Rash
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone

Is this Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone habit forming or addictive?

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone does not cause addiction.

Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone , due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone

Information about the interaction of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone

Question over 5 years ago

Can Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone treat meningitis?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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

Is Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone cause anemia?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone with ranitidine?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone cause weight loss?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.