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Entero Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Entero Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Entero Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Entero Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Entero Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Entero Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Entero Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Entero Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Entero Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entero Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Entero Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Entero Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Entero Injection 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
Age Group | Dosage |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Entero Injection safe for pregnant women?
Entero can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Entero Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Entero. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Entero Injection on the Kidneys?
Entero may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entero Injection on the Liver?
Entero can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Entero Injection on the Heart?
Entero may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Entero Injection 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 Entero Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entero Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entero Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Entero Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Entero Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Entero Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Entero Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Entero Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entero Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Entero Injection with alcohol will be.
No, Entero does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Entero.
Yes, Entero can cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Entero 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.
Yes, Entero might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Entero 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.
Yes, Entero is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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