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Vanmycetin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Vanmycetin have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Vanmycetin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Vanmycetin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Vanmycetin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vanmycetin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Vanmycetin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Vanmycetin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vanmycetin in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vanmycetin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Vanmycetin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Vanmycetin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Vanmycetin 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.
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Is the use of Vanmycetin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vanmycetin. If you are pregnant, do not take Vanmycetin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vanmycetin safe during breastfeeding?
Vanmycetin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vanmycetin on the Kidneys?
Vanmycetin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vanmycetin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Vanmycetin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vanmycetin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Vanmycetin on the Heart?
Vanmycetin can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Vanmycetin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vanmycetin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vanmycetin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vanmycetin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vanmycetin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vanmycetin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Vanmycetin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Vanmycetin
Taking Vanmycetin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vanmycetin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vanmycetin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Vanmycetin has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Vanmycetin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Vanmycetin is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended.
Rarely, Vanmycetin causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Vanmycetin 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 Vanmycetin must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Yes, Vanmycetin 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.
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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