CHLOROMYCETIN EAR DROP
food interaction for CHLOROMYCETIN
alcohol interaction for CHLOROMYCETIN
pregnancy interaction for CHLOROMYCETIN
lactation interaction for CHLOROMYCETIN
medicine interaction for CHLOROMYCETIN
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found
No interaction found
Chloromycetin ear drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS
Chloromycetin ear drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
No interaction found
SALT INFORMATION FOR CHLOROMYCETIN
Benzocaine(1% w/v)
Uses
Benzocaine is used for local anaesthesia.
How it works
Benzocaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common side effects
Allergy, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Allergic skin rash.
Chloramphenicol(5% w/v)
Uses
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.
It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.
How it works
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Altered taste.
SUBSTITUTES FOR CHLOROMYCETIN
No substitutes foundRelated Products
Expert advice FOR CHLOROMYCETIN
- Do not use benzocaine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzocaine or any other ingredients in formulation.
- Avoid using benzocaine on broken skin or on large area of body.
- Do not use benzocaine if you have high levels of blood pigments; if you are taking cholinesterases or sulphonamides.
- Do not use benzocaine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR CHLOROMYCETIN
Benzocaine
Q. Does benzocaine heal cold sores/numb mouth/kill sperm/make person sleepy?
Benzocaine can soothe cold sores and numb mouth. It doesn't however kill sperms or make a person sleepy
Q. Is benzocaine safe?
Benzocaine is safe when used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is benzocaine stronger than lidocaine?
Benzocaine and lidocaine both belong to the same class of medicines having similar therapeutic action. Individual responses to these medicines might vary
Chloramphenicol
Q. Is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic or bactericidal/ an antibiotic/does it contains penicillin/ does it contain steroids/ treat styes?
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and exerts both bactericidal and bacteriostatic against wide variety of gram positive and gram negative bacteria including E.coli. No, it does not contain penicillin or steroids
Q. Is chloramphenicol safe/ do chloramphenicol cause aplastic anemia/ safe for babies?
Chloramphenicol is safe at recommended dose and duration; however, in some cases it has led to rare side effects such as aplastic anemia. Chloramphenicol should not be used in children under 2 years of age and used be with extreme caution in children above 2 years of age especially who have diarrhea or a stomach or bowel infection
Q. Does chloramphenicol sting/ does chloramphenicol cause dry eyes?
Chloramphenicol eye drops/ ointment may cause transient burning or stinging sensation. It does not cause but should be used with extreme precaution in patients with dry eye syndrome
