Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Serious infections Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 150 mg - 300 mg Frequency: every 6 hours Note: Maximum: 1.8 g/day |
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Indication: More severe infections Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 300 mg - 450 mg Frequency: every 6 hours Note: Maximum: 1.8 g/day |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Serious infections Age: Child Condition: Oral |
Dose: Powder for oral solution – 8-12 mg/kg/day Frequency: divided into 3 or 4 equal doses |
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Indication: Severe infections Age: Child Condition: Oral |
Dose: Powder for oral solution – 13-16 mg/kg/day Frequency: divided into 3 or 4 equal doses |
Administration
- Capsules: Can take with or without food
- Take with full glass of water
Side Effect
- Diarrhoea
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- erythema multiforme
- contact dermatitis
- exfoliative and vesiculous dermatitis
- urticaria
- eosinophilia
- local irritation
- thrombophloebitis
- Gasping syndrome (neonates)
- pseudomembranous colitis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (Pancuronium, Vecuronium, Atracurium, Succinylcholine) (e.g. atracurium)
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May enhance the action
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Parasympathomimetics (Pilocarpine, Carbachol) (Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine)
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May antagonise the effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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