Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Klorumd 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. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Klorumd can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Klorumd along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Klorumd 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.