Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Klorum 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. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

The dosage of Klorum may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Klorum should be taken empty stomach because food may affect absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Klorum 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.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Klorum 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. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Klorum 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 discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Klorum must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.