Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Indication: Giardiasis Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 500 mg Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: for 3 days |
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Indication: Cryptosporidiosis Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 500 mg Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: for 3 days |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Indication: Giardiasis Age: 1-3 years |
Dose: Oral Liquid – 100 mg (5 ml) Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: 3 days |
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Indication: Cryptosporidiosis Age: 1-3 years |
Dose: Oral Liquid – 100 mg (5 ml) Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: 3 days |
Administration
- Take with food
- Complete full course
Side Effect
- Headache (1%)
- Abdominal pain (8%)
- Diarrhea (2%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Chromaturia (2%)
- Vomiting (1%)
- Increased ALT
- Anorexia
- Appetite increased
- Creatinine increased
- Diaphoresis
- Dizziness
- Eye discoloration (pale yellow)
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Infection
- Malaise
- Pruritus
- Thinitis
- Salivary glands enlarged
- Urine discoloration
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
Warfarin
|
May possibly interact
|
Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
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 in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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