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Manufacturer |
Polichem SA |
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Distributor |
Hong Kong: U.S. Summit |
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Contents |
Nifuratel |
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Indications |
Listed in Dosage. |
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Dosage |
Vag affections Adult 1 tab tds for 1 wk for both the patient & her partner. If taking oral therapy only: ≥4 tab daily. Childn 10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 days. UTI Adult 3-6 tab daily for 1-2 wk. Childn 10-20 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Intestinal amoebiasis Adult 2 tab tds for 10 days. Childn 10 mg/kg tds for 10 days. Intestinal giardiasis Adult 2 tab bd-tds for 7 days. Childn 15 mg/kg bd for 7 days. |
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Administration |
Should be taken with food (Take after meals.). |
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Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity to nitrofurantoin or its derivatives. |
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Special Precautions |
Renal impairment, neuropathies, G6PD deficiency. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
GI disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenic purpura. Rarely, hepatotoxicity, blood dyscrasias, pulmonary reactions, allergic reactions. Haemolytic anemia in G6PD-deficient patients. May provoke disulfiram-like reaction w/ alcohol.
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Drug Interactions |
Avoid alcohol.
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ATC Classification |
G01AX05 - nifuratel ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives and antiseptics. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections. |
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Presentation/Packing |
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Macmiror sugar-coated tablet |
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Manufacturer: |
Polichem SA |
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Distributor: |
Hong Kong: U.S. Summit |
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Marketer: |
Pharmahealth
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