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Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Ficol Oral Suspension belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat typhoid fever and other dangerous infections where other antibiotics are ineffective. Ficol Oral Suspension contains ‘Chloramphenicol’ that works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for vital bacterial functions. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps treat and prevent the spread of infections. Ficol Oral Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

FAQs

Ficol Oral Suspension works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for vital bacterial functions. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect Ficol Oral Suspension. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

It is recommended to complete the course of Ficol Oral Suspension even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Ficol Oral Suspension may cause blood problems in some cases, which could lead to slow healing or infections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Regular blood tests are advised while taking Ficol Oral Suspension.

Use Ficol Oral Suspension only as prescribed by the doctor. Do not use Ficol Oral Suspension for longer durations. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.