Laprosin Dosage & Drug Information

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Methisoprinol

Indications/Uses

Viral infections in resp tract, exanthema, liver disease & certain nerve diseases; flu in adult & childn, bronchitis, rhinopharyngitis, varicella, measles, herpes simplex & herpes zoster, parotitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >5 yr 50 mg/kg/day, may be increased to 100 mg/kg/day. Doses should be taken in 4-6 divided doses. Childn <5 yr 50 mg/kg/day, may be increased to 100 mg/kg/day. Duration of therapy: Short term acute viral infection Doses should be continued 1 to 2 days after the symptoms subside. Long term acute viral infection Doses should be continued 1-2 wk after the symptoms subside.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ gout, heart disease who are receiving digitalis therapy. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Transient increase of uric acid level in serum & urine. Skin rash, itching, fatigue, malaise, diarrhea.

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MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AX05 - inosine pranobex ; Belongs to the class of other antivirals. Used as a direct acting antiviral in the systemic treatment of viral infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Laprosin syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Laprosin tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 4's

Laprosin

inosine pranobex

Manufacturer:

Lapi