Paraxin 250 mg Capsule

Paraxin 250 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 250 mg of chloramphenicol in each capsule. It is used to treat certain serious bacterial infections when a clinician decides chloramphenicol is appropriate. Paraxin 250 mg Capsule is not for viral illnesses like colds or the flu. The specific dose and length of treatment depend on the infection and your doctor’s judgment.

How it works: Chloramphenicol works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In capsule form, Paraxin 250 mg Capsule delivers this antibiotic dose by mouth for infections your doctor has confirmed or strongly suspects are bacterial.

Paraxin 250 mg Capsule is a lower-strength option compared with Paraxin 500 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a smaller dose is needed or when a doctor wants more flexible dosing. This strength can be easier to fit into an individualized schedule for adults or older children under direct medical guidance, but it still requires careful monitoring because chloramphenicol can cause serious side effects.

• Serious bacterial infections
• Typhoid fever
• Bacterial meningitis
• Certain eye or body infections when prescribed
• Infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Paraxin 250 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep the antibiotic level steady in your body.
• You can take it with or without food, but food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

Each Paraxin 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of chloramphenicol. The number of capsules taken and how often they are taken can vary based on the infection, age, body weight, and lab monitoring, and your doctor decides the schedule. Do not take more than prescribed; chloramphenicol dosing must be individualized and carefully supervised.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Chloramphenicol may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Mild rash

• Paraxin 250 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic for selected bacterial infections only; it should not be used for colds, flu, or other viral illnesses.
• This medicine can cause serious blood-related side effects, so your doctor may order blood tests during treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, or any history of bone marrow problems.
• Avoid alcohol unless your prescriber says it is okay, since it can worsen side effects such as stomach upset or dizziness.
• Use caution when driving or doing anything that requires alertness if the capsule makes you dizzy or weak.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, because chloramphenicol may not be appropriate in some situations.
• Do not share Paraxin 250 mg Capsule with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Phenytoin
• Phenobarbital
• Other medicines that can affect the bone marrow or blood counts
• Alcohol

Store Paraxin 250 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.