Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Chlormet DM 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. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Chlormet DM 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.

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Chlormet DM can cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Chlormet DM 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.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Chlormet DM does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Chlormet DM. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.