Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Venez can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Venez is safe to take along with paracetamol if taken as recommended. 

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Venez 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.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Venez 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, Venez 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 Venez must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Venez 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.