Elphenicol
Elphenicol Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Elphenicol Products
Uses of Elphenicol Products
Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.
Elphenicol Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Elphenicol are Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Glossitis (tongue inflammation), Hypersensitivity, Bone marrow depression, Increased bleeding time, Optic neuritis, Ototoxicity, Acidotic cardiovascular collapse, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Enterocolitis, Gray baby syndrome, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Blood dyscrasias, Headache, Depression, Delirium (acute confusional state), Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, Superinfection.
How Elphenicol Products work
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
Patient Concerns about Elphenicol Products
Frequently asked questions about Elphenicol Products
Frequently asked questions about Chloramphenicol
Q. How long does Elphenicol 500mg Tablet takes to work?
Usually, Elphenicol 500mg Tablet 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 Elphenicol 500mg Tablet?
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 Elphenicol 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Elphenicol 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Products for Elphenicol
Elphenicol 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹40
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Elphenicol 250mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 60 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹14
Not Available
Elphenicol 250mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹24
Not Available