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Introduction

Expert Advice

  • Take with meals preferably.
  • Please avoid alcohol consumption during use.
  • Have regular vision checks up during use.
  • Avoid crowded places to prevent infections.

Primary Uses

Skin conditions

Indications

Side Effects

The patients administered may experience endocrine (gland associated) irregularities including menstrual problems, growth suppression in children, increased susceptibility to infection, electrolyte disturbances, muscular abnormalities, osteoporosis (weak bones) and bone fractures, impaired wound healing, sweating, hirsutism (abnormal excessive hair growth), acne, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological symptoms, weight changes, vision changes, and blood disorders.

Warnings

Pregnancy

The risk associated with the use of this medicine in pregnant females cannot be ruled out. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.  

Lactation

The risk associated with the use of this medicine in lactating females cannot be ruled out. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.

Precautions

The patients with antibiotic-resistant infections, history of tuberculosis, septicaemia (blood infection), chickenpox, measles, psychiatric disorders, renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment, cirrhosis (abnormal liver condition), active peptic ulcer (intestinal inflammation), myasthenia gravis (muscular disorder), previous steroid-associated muscular abnormality, osteoporosis (weak bones), epilepsy (condition characterized by seizures), heart disorders and abnormalities, blood disorders, glaucoma (high pressure in eye), and elderly should be cautious. Please withdraw this medicine gradually.

Contraindications

  • Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any of its constituents
  • Do not use this medicine if you have a skin infection, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, Shingles, impetigo, chickenpox, or thrush.

FAQS

What are the uses of Hydrocortisone?

This medication is used for treating skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and allergies. It helps reduce swelling, itching, and redness. Please do not use this medicine on face and underarms unless directed by your healthcare provider.

Will this medicine cause scars?

This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

How to store Hydrocortisone?

Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Does Hydrocortisone have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider for guidance. The effects of this medicine on lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.

What are the uses of Chloramphenicol?

This medication is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It can be used to treat cholera and diarrhea. Please note that this medicine will only work for bacterial infections and not viruses, causing conditions such as common cold, flu, etc.

How to take Chloramphenicol?

Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Please complete course of medication to prevent return of the infection. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity.

How to store Chloramphenicol?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Will I see instant results?

It may take some time for the medicine to work effectively. Use it regularly and as prescribed by your healthcare provider for the best results.

What are the precautions for taking Chloramphenicol?

• May cause drowsiness therefore avoid work that requires alertness (e.g. driving) after taking this medicine • May cause false laboratory test results therefore inform doctor about use of medicine prior to lab test • May decrease effectiveness of vaccines thus it is advised not to get any vaccines during use of this medicine

Does Chloramphenicol have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects are unknown. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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