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Clocibiotic is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Clocibiotic have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Clocibiotic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Clocibiotic side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Clocibiotic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clocibiotic is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clocibiotic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Clocibiotic is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Clocibiotic contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Clocibiotic have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clocibiotic is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clocibiotic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Clocibiotic safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Clocibiotic for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Clocibiotic safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clocibiotic. Immediately discontinue Clocibiotic if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Clocibiotic on the Kidneys?
Clocibiotic rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clocibiotic on the Liver?
Clocibiotic is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clocibiotic on the Heart?
Clocibiotic is rarely harmful for the heart.
Clocibiotic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clocibiotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clocibiotic habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clocibiotic is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Clocibiotic
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clocibiotic and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clocibiotic
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clocibiotic with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clocibiotic can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Clocibiotic 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.
Yes, Clocibiotic is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Clocibiotic 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.
Clocibiotic 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. Clocibiotic 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.
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