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Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Information

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup related warnings section.

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Enteromycetin Benefits & Uses
Enteromycetin Dosage & How to Take
Enteromycetin Side Effects
Enteromycetin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Enteromycetin with Other Drugs
Enteromycetin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Enteromycetin
Enteromycetin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Benefits & Uses

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Ear Infection
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Meningitis
Salmonella
Psittacosis
Eye Infections
Eye Allergies
Uveitis

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup 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
Adult	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 125 mg/5ml
Geriatric	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 125 mg/5ml
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 125 mg/5ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 125 mg/5ml
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 125 mg/5ml

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Enteromycetin. If you are pregnant, do not take Enteromycetin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Enteromycetin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Enteromycetin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Enteromycetin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Enteromycetin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup with Other Drugs

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup 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

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup

Is this Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup

When consumed with certain foods, Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Enteromycetin 156 Mg Syrup

Question over 5 years ago

Does Enteromycetin cause blurred vision?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Enteromycetin can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Enteromycetin work?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Enteromycetin 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. Enteromycetin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Enteromycetin helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Enteromycetin is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Enteromycetin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Enteromycetin 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Enteromycetin?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Enteromycetin 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.