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Chloramphenicol capsule
What is this medicine?
CHLORAMPHENICOL is an antibiotic or antiinfective. It treats certain types of brain, lung, blood, or other serious infection.
What should my health care professional know before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- anemia or other blood disorders
- dental problems
- glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- other chronic illness
- porphyria
- an unusual or allergic reaction to chloramphenicol, other antibiotics or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Serious side effects include:
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- fever or chills, sore throat
- mouth sores
- unusual weakness or tiredness
- skin rash, itching
- confusion
- blurred vision
- gray syndrome (blue-gray skin color, low body temperature, uneven breathing, bloated stomach)
Call your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you notice any of these side effects.
Children up to the age of 2 can develop "gray-baby" syndrome. Symptoms include refusal to eat, swollen stomach, paleness and a blue or gray skin color, limpness, and difficulty breathing. Death can result in just a few hours. If any of these symptoms occur, STOP GIVING THE MEDICATION AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
Minor side effects include:
- headache
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhea
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
