Biophenicol 250mg Capsule (Chloramphenicol)

Description

Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is an antibiotic that is used to treat serious bacterial infections when other medicines are ineffective. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria and treats infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule can cause nausea, headache, weakness, stomach discomfort, etc. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects are persist or worsens. This medicine can cause dizziness, therefore avoid activities that require mental focus like driving or operating heavy machines.

Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule should be taken before a meal or as directed by your doctor. Your dose will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition. Once started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your blood.

Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or stomach and intestine problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines as they can interact with each other and increase the risk of side effects. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule
Chlormoycetin 250 MG Capsule
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Klorum 250 MG Capsule
Zydus Cadila
Paraxin 250 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Reclor 250 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Starphenicol 250 MG Capsule
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule
Anaemia
Dark colored urine
Sore throat and fever
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Difficulty in breathing
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Uses of Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Serious bacterial infections
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is used to treat serious bacterial infections such as bacterial meningitis (infection of protective layer covering your brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the blood), plague [serious bacterial infection that spreads through the bite of infected fleas (wingless insects)}, typhoid fever (a bacterial infection with symptoms like high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting), etc.

Dosage

Biophenicol 250mg Capsule
Biophenicol 500mg Capsule
Biophenicol Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Porphyria
Porphyria is a condition that affects your skin or nerves due to the excess collection of the chemical known as porphyrins in your body. Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is not recommended in such condition as this medicine may further worsen your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is usually not recommend for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may harm your newborn child. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Vaccination
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule can cause the vaccination taken to prevent bacterial infection ineffective. Hence, inform your doctor about the use of this medicine if a vaccination is scheduled.
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule even if you feel better after few doses.
Long term use
Avoid the long term and repeated use of Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule as the risk of getting a secondary infection (an infection that occurs during or after treatment for another infection) are very high in these cases.
Gray baby syndrome
Gray baby syndrome is a rare but serious side effect that occurs in infants (especially premature babies) following the accumulation of an antibiotic chloramphenicol. Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule should be used with extreme caution in children up to the age of 2 years due to risk of gray baby syndrome. The risk is especially higher in premature babies and this medicine should be avoided in such cases.
Decreased blood cell count
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule can lower the count of blood cells and cause anaemia, bleeding, infections etc. Any sign and symptom that is indicative of a decreased blood cell count like tiredness, headache. fast heart rate, pale skin, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc. should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Diabetes
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule should be used with caution if you have diabetes with frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels due to the low blood sugar levels.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip any scheduled dose of Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule. Despite, if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek immediate medical attention in case of an overdose of Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule for further guidance.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Warfarin
Ethinyl Estradiol
Cephalosporins
Hydrocodone
Iron and vitamin B12
Live cholera vaccine
Disease interactions
Bone marrow suppression
Bone marrow suppression refers to a decrease in the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow (spongy substance found in the center of the bones). Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule may cause decrease in the formation of blood cells hence it should be used with caution if you have pre-existing conditions like bone marrow suppression or other blood problems. Your doctor may suggest tests to regularly monitor your blood count while taking this medicine.
Liver/Kidney Diseases
If you have kidney/liver problems, Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule should be used with caution due to the risk of kidney/liver damage. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustment based on your clinical condition.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore, use this medicine with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew or crush the capsule in your mouth.

Avoid the discontinuation of Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule even if you feel better after few doses. Complete the course of treatment to prevent re-infection.

Your doctor may suggest frequent blood tests while you are taking Biophenicol 250 MG Capsule to monitor your blood count.

Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not improving after few days.

Keep this medicine away from children and pets.