A-Mycin Lotion (Erythromycin) Indications For topical treatment of acne, pimples & bacterial skin infections susceptible to erythromycin. Dosage & Administration 1. Apply to the affected areas in the morning and evening. 2. Before applying thoroughly wash with warm water and soap, rinse and pat dry all areas to be treated. 3. Apply with applicator. 4. Wash […]
Afix Cefixime Indications Dosage & Administration The usual course of treatment is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days if required. Afix® Tablet & Capsule:Adult & Child over 10 years: 200-400 mg daily 1-2 divided doses.Gonorrhoea: 400 mg as a single dose. Afix® Powder for Suspension & DS Powder for Suspension:Children above 6 […]
Acyvir Injection Acyclovir Indications Dosage & Administration Side effects Most common side effects are headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash and phlebitis. Description Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue which is active against herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1), 2 (HSV-2), and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The inhibitory activity of acyclovir is highly selective due to its […]
Acliz Plus (Meclizine HCL + Pyridoxine HCL) Indications For prophylaxis and symptomatic relief of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, motion sickness, radiation sickness and vertigo associated with diseases of vestibular motion sickness, radiation sickness and vertigo associated with diseases of vestibular system, morning sickness during pregnancy, drug induced nausea, vomiting induced by oral contraceptives or Estrogen preparations. Dosage […]
Acliz (Meclizine HCL) Indications Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, motion sickness and vertigo. Dosage & Administration Contrainidications Hypersensitivity to meclizine. Side effects Drowsiness, Dry mouth, urinary retention on rare occasions, and blurred vision have been reported. Use in special groups Use in pregnancy: Category B. Large scale human studies have not demonstrated adverse fetal effects. It has […]
Abentel (Albendazole) Indications Albendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic, which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths. Albendazole exhibits larvicidal, ovicidal and vermicidal activity via inhibition of tubulin polymerization. Dosage & Administration Adults of children over 2 years of age: 400 mg as a single dose. In cases of strongyloidiasis or taeniasis, 400 […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Ceftazidime Indication Single infection, Mixed infections, Severe infections in general, Respiratory tract infections, Ear, nose and throat infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Gastrointestinal, biliary and abdominal infections, Bone and joint infections, Dialysis: Infections associated with haemo- and peritoneal dialysis and with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Contraindication Ceftazidime is contra-indicated in patients with known […]
ANTIPROTOZOALS: Nitazoxanide Indication A) Diarrhoea caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. B) Amoebiasis and helminth infections. Contraindication Nitazoxanide should not be given to patients who have an allergic reaction to the drug. The safety and effectiveness of Nitazoxanide suspension in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age have not been […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Clindamycin Hydrochloride Indication Clindamycin has been shown to be effective in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria or susceptible strains of gram positive bacteria such as Streptococci, Staphylococci and Pneumococci: upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic infections, […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Gemifloxacin Indication 1. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 2. Community-acquired pneumonia Contraindication Gemifloxacin can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with a liberal amount of liquid. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: One 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days Community-acquired pneumonia: One 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days Dosage & […]