PARAXIN 500MG CAPSULE contains Chloramphenicol which belongs to the group of medicine called Antibiotics. It is used to manage typhoid fever and other dangerous infections where other antibiotics are not effective.

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs, without proper management, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal.

During the therapy your doctor might recommend you for routine blood tests to monitor in case of prolong use of this medicine, as chloramphenicol can damage blood cells.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you have blood, bone marrow disease, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure. Consult your doctor for advice.

The common side effects are anaemia, dark coloured urine, sore throat and fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, difficulty in breathing, headache, nausea and vomiting, burning, numbness and tingling in the arms. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration.