Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is mainly used to treat eye infections, and sometimes it is used to treat ear infections. It is generally considered safe for adults and for children. Chloramphenicol comes as eye drops or eye ointment. This medicine can also be given directly into the vein (intravenously) or as capsules.
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I was typhoid positive. When should I repeat my test?
Query: Hi doctor, Before 20 days, I was typhoid positive. Then, I had Monocef 1 g injection once a day for seven days and then I had Zanocin 400 mg tablet once a day for seven days. Now, I am on Paraxin 500 three times a day and still I have some headache. My current Widal test report is as follows. Typhi ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Widal test in typhoid remains positive for up to a month and so there is no need to repeat it as you will get it positive even if typhoid is cured. We say that typhoid is cured when there is no fever for three consecutive days. There is n... Read Full »
Medicated 3 month old with Paraxin instead of Phexin. Will it cause any harm?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3 months old. He had a cold and cough. Doctor prescribed Phexin syrup 5 ml for three days. But at the medical shop, the pharmacist has given Paraxin 120 ml which I did not crosscheck again with the prescription and gave it to my son. His stools are dark green, and he is very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Paraxin contains Chloramphenicol, and it can cause loose motion, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Your baby might be cranky for the same reason. It can lead to other side effects if given in high doses, particularly on blood cell production. Please let me know how ma... Read Full »
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