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Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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 Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone habit forming or addictive?
Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone does not cause addiction.
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.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone 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.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
No, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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