Chloromycetin
250 · 500mg
Chloramphenicol 250mg and 500mg hard capsules, used for bacterial infection and typhoid fever. It binds the 50S ribosomal subunit in bacteria.
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Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is a systemic bacterial infection caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It spreads through food or water contaminated with faeces from an infected person. The disease remains a significant public health concern in places where sanitation gaps create ongoing transmission risk.
Key points
- Infection with Salmonella Typhi bacteria takes hold after swallowing food or water tainted by contaminated faeces.
- A high, sustained fever paired with a pulse that stays slower than expected is a distinctive clinical clue.
- Left untreated, the illness can drag on for weeks and risks serious complications such as a perforated bowel.
- Antibiotics are the core treatment, with chloramphenicol having served historically as an early option.
Symptoms and antibiotic treatment
The illness typically begins with a sustained high fever, headache, and abdominal pain. A relative slowness of the pulse (relative bradycardia) alongside a rising temperature is a classic clinical sign. Without treatment, symptoms can persist for weeks and serious complications, including intestinal perforation, may develop.
Antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of treatment. Chloramphenicol was historically the first-line agent and is still used in some settings. See the antibiotics category for the range of agents used against bacterial infections. If fever does not settle within a few days of starting antibiotics, or if symptoms worsen sharply, seek medical attention promptly.
Further reading
What is typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever is a systemic bacterial infection caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It spreads through food or water contaminated with faeces from an infected person.
What causes typhoid fever?
Infection with Salmonella Typhi bacteria takes hold after swallowing food or water tainted by contaminated faeces. It remains a significant public health concern in places where sanitation gaps create ongoing transmission risk.
What are the symptoms of typhoid fever?
The illness typically begins with a sustained high fever, headache, and abdominal pain. A relative slowness of the pulse alongside a rising temperature is a classic clinical sign.
How is typhoid fever treated?
Antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of treatment. Chloramphenicol was historically the first-line agent and is still used in some settings. If fever does not settle within a few days of starting antibiotics, or if symptoms worsen sharply, seek medical attention promptly.
Which medicines for typhoid fever does Yasabai sell?
The medicines listed for typhoid fever contain chloramphenicol. Examples include Chloromycetin. Each product page lists the strengths and forms.
Are medicines for typhoid fever available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes, online. Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for typhoid fever. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver medicines for typhoid fever to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
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