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Chloramphenicol sodium succinate

Chloramphenicol sodium succinate

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Chloramphenicol sodium succinate is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Chloromycetin

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Itching or burning
Nausea
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Rash
Itchy skin
Cloudy or blurred vision

Treats

Meningitis
3
1 review
Bacterial meningitis
Condition

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How effective is chloromycetin (chloramphenicol sodium succinate) to numb gums?

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What is the best/safest way to treat enterococcus: Chloramphenicol or Vancomycin?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is there anything I should be worried about if I recently had an operation on my eye and am now taking chloramphenicol redudriops?

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A 37-year old asked:

Hi, could i use chloramphenicol eye drops for 3 days instead of 5?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Hello! I was given chloramphenicol eye ointment for my eyes but on the package it says for external use only?

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Can i used an chloramphenicol eye drops 0.5% w/v for my ears?

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A 42-year old asked:

Why do I get extremely strong bitter taste in my mouth after i use the eyedrop with chloramphenicol?

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A 30-year old asked:

Which is the best eye drops tobrex (tobramycin) or chloramphenicol?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are cephalosporin and chloramphenicol antibacterial antibiotics that target cell wall and protein synthesis?

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A 33-year old asked:

I have a viral eye infection that after four days has not responded to chloramphenicol drops. What should I do now?

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A 35-year old asked:

Why do chloramphenicol eye drops need to be stored in the refrigerator while ear drops can be stored at room temperature?

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A 39-year old asked:

Expert opinions? Which is the best eye drops for newborn tobrex (tobramycin) or chloramphenicol?

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A 40-year old asked:

My husband is allergic to certain antibiotics, can chloramphenicol eye drops cause an upset stomach?

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A 44-year old male asked:

I m 44years my bp is mostly coming 130/ 90-92.i m taking metoprolol succinate extended release tablets.is it ok at this age. i felt giddines once?

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A 69-year old female asked:

What is the half life of metropolol succinate?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is 50mg safe to take off Doxylamine Succinate? Can it cause headaches?

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A 25-year old male asked:

My Dr switched my Metropolol Tartrate (25mlg) twice a day (am and pm) to Metropolol Succinate (50mlg) once a day. Do I begin taking it at 9am or 9pm?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is diphenhydramine hydrochloride and doxylamine succinate ok together?

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A 44-year old asked:

What are the negative consequences of taking doxylamine succinate and cetirizine together?

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A 35-year old asked:

Sumatriptan succinate for migraines, and I have jaw pain? What should I do?

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A member asked:

How much Doxylamine Succinate mg does it take to kill you?

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A 24-year old female asked about a 25-year old male:

Can switching medication, Metropolol Tartrate to Succinate, cause dizziness and fatigue; if it does will it last for a couple of days?

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take 2 unisom for sleep instead of just the recommended 1? (They're 25mg doxylamine succinate) 1 doesn't work for me. Tried Benadryl (diphenhydramine) too

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A 56-year old male asked:

Are there contraindications for Tapazole (methimazole) and Metoprolol Succinate ER that I should be concerned?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Can metoprolol Succinate be used with albuterol sulfate?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is the difference between metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can i take sumatriptan succinate tablets after i took tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can I take 100mg of metoprolol succinate at 10pm nightly and metoprolol tartrate 100mg at 10am the next morning once a day?

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A 44-year old male asked:

Diagnosed with Cardiomyopothy. Prescribed Metoprolol Succinate 25mg . Ran out,have Carvedilol 25mg old script. Can I take til I see new Dr in 2 days?

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Best sleep aid--diphenhydramine hydrochloride or doxylamine succinate?

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