Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Chloramphenicol(1gm)
Vial of 10ml Injection
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Chloraxin 1gm Injection is used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Chloramphenicol is an antibacterial agent with a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and Rickettsia. Its mechanism of action is by inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding with ribosomes
Most of a chloramphenicol dose is metabolised by the liver to inactive products, the chief metabolite being a glucuronide conjugate; only 5 to 15% of chloramphenicol is excreted unchanged in the urine. The elimination half-life is approximately 4 hours
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Chloraxin
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Taste change
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Chloramphenicol is contraindicated in individuals with a history of previous hypersensitivity and/or toxic reaction to it. It must not be used in the treatment of trivial infections or where it is not indicated, as in colds, influenza, infections of the throat
Chloraxin 1gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol while taking Chloraxin 1gm Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Chloraxin 1gm Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Chloramphenicol is a medication used in the management and treatment of superficial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis, and otitis externa. It has also been used for the treatment of typhoid and cholera. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and is in the class of antimicrobials that inhibits protein synthesis
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Kindly do not self administer.
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If you miss a dose of Chloraxin 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Chloraxin 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
The injection may be given into a muscle (intramuscularly) or into a vein (intravenously).
Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not use Chloraxin 1gm Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long does Chloraxin 1gm Injection takes to work?
Usually, Chloraxin 1gm Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Chloraxin 1gm Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Chloraxin 1gm Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Chloraxin 1gm Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
