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Ossilex Ac is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Allergy, Asthma. Secondary and off-label uses of Ossilex Ac have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ossilex Ac. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Ossilex Ac include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ossilex Ac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ossilex Ac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ossilex Ac's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ossilex Ac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ossilex Ac related warnings section.
Ossilex Ac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. The section on Ossilex Ac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Ossilex Ac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ossilex Ac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ossilex Ac 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 Ossilex Ac safe for pregnant women?
Ossilex Ac is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ossilex Ac safe during breastfeeding?
Ossilex Ac is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ossilex Ac on the Kidneys?
Ossilex Ac may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ossilex Ac on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Ossilex Ac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ossilex Ac only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ossilex Ac on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Ossilex Ac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Ossilex Ac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ossilex Ac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ossilex Ac habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ossilex Ac has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ossilex Ac
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ossilex Ac, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ossilex Ac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ossilex Ac.
Yes, Ossilex Ac has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Ossilex Ac 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, Ossilex Ac can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Ossilex Ac is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended.
No, Ossilex Ac does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
Ossilex Ac 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742
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