Ximclor Suspension

Works by inhibiting protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit & directly preventing the formation of bacterial protein. On a molecular level, chloramphenicol inhibits the attachment of transfer RNA to the A site on the 50S ribosome.

Indications:

• Rickettsial Diseases
• Meningitis
• Typhoid Fever
• Cholera

Dosage & Administration:

• Moderate Infections: 50mg/kg/day, given in 4 divided doses at 6 hours interval.
• Severe Infections (Meningitis & Bacteraemia): 100mg/kg/day, given in 4 divided doses at 6 hours interval with an attempt for dose reductions back to 50mg/kg/day made as soon as possible. Also, dose reductions to 25mg/kg/day may be necessary for neonates, and patients who have impaired liver or renal function.

HOW SUPPLIED:

XIMCLOR is available as oral suspension in 60ml Pack.