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Other antibiotics

Chloramphenicol

Also sold as: Chloromycetin

Prescription neededOther antibiotics
Comes as:CapsuleInjectionEye dropsEye ointment

Usual adult dose

Capsules and injection: dose is set by your doctor and used only for serious infections. Eye drops: 1 drop every 2 hours for the first 2 days, then every 4 hours, usually for 5 days. Eye ointment: apply at night or 3 to 4 times a day.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

  • nausea
  • diarrhoea
  • eye stinging (eye drops)

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

  • unusual tiredness
  • pale skin
  • sore throat or unusual bleeding (sign of bone marrow problems)
  • grey colour and floppiness in newborns

Do not take it, or take care, if

  • Newborn babies (grey baby syndrome)
  • Pregnancy near delivery and breastfeeding
  • Previous blood or bone marrow disorders
  • Severe liver disease

Interactions

Medicines that can react with this one.

Moderate2 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Phenytoin

    Raises phenytoin levels; watch for unsteadiness or drowsiness.

  • Warfarin

    Can raise the effect of warfarin; INR should be checked.

Pregnancy

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. X

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

  • Ceftriaxone
Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.