Biothicol Dosage & Drug Information

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Thiamphenicol

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by Salmonella, H. influenzae (especially meningococcal infections), rickettsia, gm-ve organisms which cause bacteremia, meningitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, childn & infant >2 wk 50 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses, ≤2 wk & premature infant 25 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic & renal dysfunction.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Premature & newborn infants.

Adverse Reactions

Blood dyscrasias; anaphylaxis, urticaria; GI disturbances, Gray syndrome.

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Drug Interactions

Dicumarol, phenytoin, tolbutamide, phenobarb.

MIMS Class

Chloramphenicols

ATC Classification

J01BA02 - thiamphenicol ; Belongs to the class of amphenicols. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Biothicol cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp405,000/boks)

Form

Biothicol dry syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp26,600/boks)

Form

Biothicol Forte dry syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp63,550/boks)

Biothicol

thiamphenicol

Manufacturer:

Sanbe