chloramphenicol

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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet500mg—

Indications

Conditions treated with chloramphenicol, with dosing and administration details.

General Recommendations:

Chapter 1: Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis Guidelines

Indication

General Recommendations:

Adult Dose

1g

Route

IV

Frequency

once a day

Duration

2weeks

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Classify As: | Treatment

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Classify As: | Treatment

Adult Dose

12.5mg/kg

Route

IV

Frequency

once daily

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

1g

Route

IV

Acute Malnutrition

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Acute Malnutrition

Adult Dose

25mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

8hrly

Duration

5 days

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

12.5mg

Route

oral

Frequency

4 times a day

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
second_line

Indication

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Adult Dose

12.5mg/kg

Route

IV

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

oral

Frequency

6hrly

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V