Chlorocide (Chloramphenicol)


Brand Name: Chlorocide

Generic Name: Chloramphenicol

Manufacturer/Agent: Regal Pharma


Formulation: syp

Strength: 100ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 62.00

Retail Price: @ KES 82.67


Class: Antibacterials: Chloramphenicol (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C11H12CL2N2O5 = 323.1

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. associated with serious haematological side effects and should be reserved for serious infections.

Indications/Uses: Serious bacterial infections such as meningitis, brain abscess and typhoid fever when other antibiotics are not suitable, rickettsial infections; 12.5mg/kg qid, on empty stomach.

Interactions: Decreased effect: phenytoin, rifampicin. increases serum levels of phenytoin, warfarin.

Side Effects: Dose-dependent blood disorders. rarely; aplastic anaemia. overdose may lead to grey syndrome. nausea. vomiting.bone marrow suppresion.leukaemia.