Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for PYCHLOR DPS and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for PYCHLOR DPS
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Overview
PYCHLOR DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.PYCHLOR DPS is composed of: CHLORAMPHENICOL ( ), POLYMYXIN B ( )
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.Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Usage
CHLORAMPHENICOL is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Meningitis, Otitis Externa, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), RickettsiosisFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
PYCHLOR DPS is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for PYCHLOR DPS and its Constituents
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
- Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
- Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
- If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CHLORAMPHENICOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
CHLORAMPHENICOL : Diarrhoea, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Fever, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, VomitSerious Side-Effects
CHLORAMPHENICOL : Vision ProblemsRare Side-Effects
CHLORAMPHENICOL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Drowsiness, Confusion, Head Headache, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet WeaknessTechnical Classification
CHLORAMPHENICOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for PYCHLOR DPS
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
POLY C DPS | INR 36.9 for 5 ML DROP | POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
POLY C OINT | INR 27.06 for 5 GM OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
PYCHLOR DPS | INR 18.75 for 5 ML DROP | POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
PYCHLOR OINT | INR 18.36 for 3 GM OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
BIOSONE P EYE/EAR DPS | INR 40 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS | DEXAMETHASONE 5000.0 IU, POLYMYXIN B 0.1 %, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 % |
DEXIMON P EYE DPS | INR 22.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
DEXIMON P EYE OINT | INR 25.88 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
IMIX 10 EYE DPS | INR 30 for 5 ML EYE DROP | CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B |
IMIX D 10 EYE DPS | INR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROP | CHLORAMPHENICOL , POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE |
IMIX D 5 EYE DPS | INR 47.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
IMIX D EYE DPS | INR 36.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
IMIX D EYE OINT | INR 95 for 10 GM EYE OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
IMIX EYE DPS | INR 56.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL |
IMIX EYE OINT | INR 70 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
MYCIN EYE-DPS | INR 46 for 5 ML EYE DROPS | POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V |
OCUPOL D E/E DROPS | INR 10.97 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG |
OCUPOL D EYE DPS | INR 13.44 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B 500.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG |
OCUPOL D EYE OINT | INR 9.97 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG |
OCUPOL DX DPS | INR 75.61 for 5 ML DROP | POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG |
OCUPOL DX OINT | INR 75.72 for 5 GM OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG |
OCUPOL E/E DROPS | INR 30.3 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4 MG |
OCUPOL EYE DPS | INR 44.44 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU/ML, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 MG/ML |
OCUPOL EYE OINT | INR 23.65 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B 10000 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG |
OPTICHLOR P 50000IU/4IU DPS | INR 28.85 for 5 ML DROP | POLYMYXIN B 50000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 4.0 IU |
PYCHLOR DEXA EYE DPS | INR 11.3 for 5 ML EYE DROP | CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B |
PYCHLOR DEXA OINT | INR 11.33 for 3 GM OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
RENICOL P 100000IU/5IU DPS | INR 18 for 5 ML DROP | POLYMYXIN B 100000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 IU |
RENICOL PX EYE DPS | INR 21 for 5 ML EYE DROP | POLYMYXIN B , DEXAMETHASONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
TAKCHLOR 10MG/5000IU EYE OINT | INR 44 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 5000.0 IU, POLYMYXIN B 10.0 MG |
TAKCHLOR C 10MG/1MG/5000IU OINT | INR 46.2 for 5 GM OINTMENT | POLYMYXIN B 5000.0 IU, CHLORAMPHENICOL 10.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1.0 MG |
TAKCHLOR C DPS | INR 25 for 5 ML DROP | CHLORAMPHENICOL , DEXAMETHASONE , POLYMYXIN B |