Enteromycetin 500mg Caplet 6'S
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Generic Name
Generic Name Chloramphenicol 500 mg
Manufacturer
Deys Medical Stores Mfg Ltd
Country of Origin
India
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLETENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET contains Chloramphenicol which belongs to the group of medicine called Antibiotics. It is used to manage typhoid fever and other dangerous infections where other antibiotics are not effective. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs, without proper management, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal. During the therapy your doctor might recommend you for routine blood tests to monitor in case of prolong use of this medicine, as chloramphenicol can damage blood cells. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you have blood, bone marrow disease, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure. Consult your doctor for advice. The common
Uses
OF ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLETIt is used to manage: typhoid fever other severe bacterial infections where other antibiotics are not effective
How It Works
Chloramphenicol is a semi-synthetic antibiotic. It diffuses through the bacterial cell wall and binds to the ribosome of the bacteria, thereby managing the formation of bacterial protein consequently leading to inhibition of cell growth and cell lysis, resulting in suppressing the growth of bacteria.
Directions for Use
Always take this medicine as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration. USES OF ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLETIt is used to manage: typhoid fever other severe bacterial infections where other antibiotics are not effective HOW ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET WORKSChloramphenicol is a semi-synthetic antibiotic. It diffuses through the bacterial cell wall and binds to the ribosome of the bacteria, thereby managing the formation of bacterial protein consequently leading to inhibition of cell growth and cell lysis, resulting in suppressing the growth of bacteria. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways take this medicine as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLETCOMMON anaemia dark coloured urine sore throat fever difficulty in breathing headache nausea and vomiting diarrhoea bloating tiredness thirst burning numbness tingling in the arms and feet swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet depression RAREStop taking and contact your doctor immediately, if you have: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps, blistering of the mouth, eyes or genital region, patchy areas of rash, peeling skin, severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea drowsiness, feeling faint, sudden loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting unusual or increased bleeding or bruising fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, repeated infections or infections feeling tired, breathless and looking pale sudden loss or blurring of vision, loss of colour vision, eye pain which worsens with eye movement ringing in the ears or temporary hearing loss, head-spins (vertigo), dizziness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. KIDNEYENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. LIVERENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. ALLERGYDo not take this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chloramphenicol or any ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET is not recommended if you: have recently been vaccinated have porphyria (metabolism disorder which causes abdominal pains and mental disorder) have minor infection Use in pediatrics: ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Use in geriatrics: ENTEROMYCETIN 500MG CAPLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Inform your physician if you are taking: Paracetamol (used to manage fever, pain) medicines that thin the blood such as warfarin antidiabetics such as gliclazide (used to manage diabetes) medicines that may suppress the bone marrow such as carbamazepine, penicillamine sulphonamide, phenylbutazone medicines to manage cancer clozapine, flupentixol, fluphenazine, procainamide (used to psychotic disorders) co-trimoxazole, penicillin or rifampicin, azithromycin, erythromycin (used to manage infection) phenytoin (used for epilepsy) barbiturates such as phenobarbitone immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin or tacrolimus vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin) oral contraceptives containing estrogen carbimazole, propylthiouracil (used to manage over-active thyroid disease) anti-retroviral medicines that manage HIV infection such as zidovudine pantoprazole, rabeprazole calcium channel blocker such as amlodipine, verapamil azole antifungals such as fluconazole, ketoconazole lidocaine, quinidine (used to manage heart problems) citalopram, sertraline sildenafil, vardenafil and avanafil atorvastatin (used to manage cholesterol levels) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Chloramphenicol Pharmacological Category : Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Typhoid fever, Severe infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Drops, Eye Drops, Eye Ointment, Injection, Syrup, Suspension, Caplet, Aplicap MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
14 Nov 2022