Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Chlorocol 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.

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Chlorocol 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 Chlorocol is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Chlorocol 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.