Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Susceptible infections Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 400 mg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Acute uncomplicated cystitis Age: Adult Condition: Women |
Dose: Oral – 800 mg Frequency: once as single dose |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Renal impairment – Dose reduction may be necessary Note: Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be necessary. |
Administration
- Take with food
- Take with full glass of water
Side Effect
- Nausea
- vomiting
- gastric pain
- dizziness
- insomnia
- allergic skin reactions
- thrombocytopaenia
- leukopenia/neutropenia
- photosensitisation
- arthropathy
- muscular pain
- headache
- delusions
- depression
- hallucinations
- hepatic dysfunction
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Antacids, Didanosine, Iron salts, Pirenzepine, Sucralfate, Vincristine, Zinc salts
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Reduced absorption
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Cimetidine, Probenecid, Theophylline
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Increased levels
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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 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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