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Medicines chloramphenicol sodium succinateQuestion & answer

chloramphenicol sodium succinate · Medicine question

Can it treat viral infections?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. It acts against susceptible bacteria and should not be used for colds, influenza or other viral infections.

Sources for this answer

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

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