Chloromycetin
Utilized to relieve severe bacterial infections, formulated to target bacterial protein synthesis.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Chloramphenicol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Chloromycetin vary by country.
Chloromycetin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infection · Typhoid Fever · Severe Bacterial Infections
- Alternative names
- Kemicetine
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Amphenicol Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol; porphyria; bone marrow depression
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood counts regularly; avoid prolonged use
- Minor side effects
- blurred vision; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- rapid
- Duration
- course duration
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool dry place.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in neonates.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid near term. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
aplastic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to relieve severe bacterial infections, formulated to target bacterial protein synthesis.
Mechanism of action
Chloramphenicol binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting the activity of peptidyl transferase, which prevents the formation of peptide bonds and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
What you will receive
Chloromycetin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Chloromycetin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Chloramphenicol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Chloromycetin
Chloromycetin is an established brand of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic used for severe bacterial infections and typhoid fever. The same active ingredient is also sold as Kemicetine. Available forms include tablets in strengths of 250mg and 500mg, providing concentrated support for specific health needs.
Chloromycetin availability in Asia
Chloromycetin is registered across 14 markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability extending to the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Generic chloramphenicol is often a more accessible option, particularly for expats or patients living in remote areas where finding specific brands can be challenging. Patients should always use this medication under a doctor’s care to ensure appropriate treatment for their condition.