Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Susceptible infections Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 250-500 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: Maximum 4 g daily. |
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Indication: Acne Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 250-500 mg Frequency: twice daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Susceptible infections Age: greater than 8 years |
Dose: Oral – 25-50 mg/kg Frequency: daily in 4 divided doses |
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Indication: Susceptible infections Age: greater than 8 years |
Dose: Intramuscular – 15-25 mg/kg Frequency: daily in 2-3 divided doses Note: maximum 250 mg |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not specified Note: Dosage may need to be reduced. |
Administration
- Take on empty stomach
- Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Side Effect
- Anorexia
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- glossitis
- dysphagia
- photosensitivity
- oesphageal irritation and ulceration
- nephrotoxicity
- enterocolitis
- rash (rare)
- blood dyscrasias
- Headache
- visual disturbances
- intracranial hypertension
- bulging fontanelles (infants)
- Rare
- Fulminant diarrhoea in post operative patients
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Oral contraception
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May cause failure
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Warfarin
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Interferes with anticoagulant control
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Renal Damage
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Risk of drug accumulation
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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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