Chloromycetin Ear Drop

Do tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances.
• if you have anemia, bone marrow problems, liver disease, or kidney problem.

Chloramphenicol tablet/capsule/oral suspension is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals), unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Chloramphenicol may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. Chloramphenicol may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Monitor blood counts and plasma concentration before and during treatment. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Chloramphenicol may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills, If you are using the drug for eye infection, do not wear your contact lenses during the course of treatment.