Product Details
- Name: Chloraf (Chloramphenicol)
- How It Works: It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria by preventing them from synthesizing essential proteins required for their survival and function.
- Form: Oral Suspension / Syrup (125 mg per 5 ml)
- Warning:
- This is a prescription-only medication due to the high risk of serious and potentially fatal side effects, including severe blood problems like aplastic anemia.
- It should not be used for colds, flu, minor infections, or viral infections.
- May cause “grey baby syndrome” in premature and newborn infants, which can be fatal.
- Requires regular blood tests to monitor blood cell counts during treatment.
- Do not stop taking the full course of treatment early, even if symptoms improve, to prevent the infection from returning or becoming harder to treat.

