Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B is used to treat the following -
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B on the Liver?
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B for the heart.
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B 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 Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B
Taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B with alcohol will be.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B 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.
Take Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
No, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B.
No, Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone + Polymyxin B 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.
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