Paraxin 500 mg Capsule

Paraxin 500 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic capsule that contains 500 mg of chloramphenicol in each capsule. It belongs to the antibiotic class and is used to treat certain serious bacterial infections when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Paraxin 500 mg Capsule works only against bacteria, not viruses, and it should be used exactly as prescribed to help control infection and reduce the chance of resistance.

How it works: Chloramphenicol works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In capsule form, Paraxin 500 mg Capsule delivers this antibiotic through the digestive tract so it can be absorbed into the body to help fight the infection.

Paraxin 500 mg Capsule is the higher-strength option compared with Paraxin 250 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor needs a larger amount of chloramphenicol in fewer capsules. This can make the dosing schedule simpler for some patients, but it also means the 500 mg capsule is not the right choice for everyone and should only be used under medical supervision.

• Certain bacterial infections
• Serious infections when other antibiotics are not suitable
• Infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment for specific bacterial illnesses

• Swallow Paraxin 500 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day to keep a steady amount of chloramphenicol in your body.
• You may take the capsule with or without food if your prescriber has not given different instructions.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor changes the plan.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each Paraxin 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of chloramphenicol, which is a higher-strength capsule than the 250 mg version. The exact dose, how often it is taken, and the maximum daily amount depend on the infection, your age, and your doctor’s judgment; do not adjust the dose on your own.

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 discomfort
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness

• Paraxin 500 mg Capsule is a higher-strength chloramphenicol product and should only be used when a clinician has decided it is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had bone marrow problems or blood disorders, because chloramphenicol can rarely affect blood cell production.
• Use caution if you have liver disease or kidney disease, as your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.
• Do not use this antibiotic for viral illnesses such as colds or flu.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, since it can worsen stomach upset and make you feel unwell.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or weak after taking the capsule.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because chloramphenicol can require special consideration.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Phenytoin
• Other medicines that may affect the bone marrow
• Some antibiotics may reduce the effect or change how chloramphenicol is used

Store Paraxin 500 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.