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Kemicetine Vaginal 500 MG Tablet

Manufactured byMac Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsChloramphenicol
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Kemicetine Vaginal 500 MG Tablet is an antibacterial agent that is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (overgrowth of bacteria in the vaginal area).
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Kemicetine Vaginal 500 MG Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Kemicetine Vaginal 500 MG Tablet

Burning sensation in the vagina

Itching or Irritation in the Vagina

Vaginal dryness

Foul smelling vaginal discharge

Uses of Kemicetine Vaginal 500 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Bacterial Vaginosis

This medicine is used for the treatment of women with bacterial overgrowth in the vaginal area. It is characterized by abnormal and foul-smelling discharge, vaginal itching, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to chloramphenicol, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Vaginal irritation

This medicine may cause burning and irritation upon vaginal application in some patients. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve and the irritation persists.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by preventing the growth and multiplication of microorganisms. It interferes with certain vital processes in the cell and causes the lysis of the organism.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vaginal anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

Chloramphenicol - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00446

[Internet]. Rad-ar.or.jp. 2020 [cited 5 February 2020]. Available from:

http://www.rad-ar.or.jp/siori/english/kekka.cgi?n=40875

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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Feb 2020

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