Canicol Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Thiamphenicol

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by Salmonella sp, H. influenza, rickettsia, lymphogranuloma-psittacosis; gm-ve bacteria causing bacteremia, meningitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg 3-4 times daily. Childn 50 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Premature & newborn infant <2 wk 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. Not for bacterial infection prevention; trivial & laryngeal infections & flu treatment. Severe hepatic & renal impairment.

Special Precautions

Perform periodic hematological test on long-term treatment. Avoid prolonged use. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Blood dyscrasias, GI & hypersensitivity reactions; headache, mental depression, optic neuritis & Gray syndrome.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ chloramphenicol, dicoumarol, 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

Canicol cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp380,000/boks)

Canicol

thiamphenicol

Manufacturer:

Caprifarmindo