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How to Take Chloramphenicol and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.
It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses, may increase to 100 mg/kg/day in more severe infections.
Eye Drops: As 0.5% solution: Instill 1 or 2 drops 2 hourly.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression, who experience severe side effects after taking this medication, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Chloramphenicol

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infection.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Chloramphenicol

India :


International :


Chloroptic
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