Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Adult
Dose: by mouth – 10-20 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: at bedtime

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Children 2-5 years
Dose: Syrup – 10 mg (10 ml)
Note: Recommended normal dose
Age: Children 6-12 years
Dose: Syrup – 10 mg (10 ml)
Note: Recommended normal dose

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) less than 50
Dose: Initial dose – halved
Note: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) less than 50 Initial dose should be halved.
Administration
  • Take as directed
  • Take at same time
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene), Xanthines
Increased risk of hypokalaemia
Suxamethonium
Prolong the action

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Risk of drug toxicity
Cirrhosis
Can worsen liver condition

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep away from light, store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

Data Sources

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