Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

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

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

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

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

Yes, Optichlor might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Optichlor 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 Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Optichlor 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. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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