Can it be used with liver or kidney impairment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Impaired liver or kidney function can produce excessive concentrations, so specialist review and serum-level monitoring are important.

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chloramphenicol sodium succinate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Impaired liver or kidney function can produce excessive concentrations, so specialist review and serum-level monitoring are important.

Chloramphenicol 1 g Powder for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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