chloramphenicol-fibrinolysin-dnase-topical ointment, Elase-Chloromycetin

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GENERIC NAME: CHLORAMPHENICOL/FIBRINOLYSIN/DNASE - TOPICAL OINTMENT (klor-am-FEN-eh-coal/fye-brin-oh-LIE-sin/DEE-naze)

BRAND NAME(S): Elase-Chloromycetin

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: Very rarely, serious, even fatal, blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow hypoplasia, aplastic anemia) have occurred while using this medication. Do not use chloramphenicol if safer, effective medications can be used. Immediately notify your doctor if you have easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat, fever, or unusual fatigue.

USES: This medication breaks up and helps remove dead skin and tissue to encourage healing of wounds. It is used to promote healing of wounds and treat minor infections associated with burns, ulcers, surgical wounds, circumcision or episiotomy.

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