GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC*
Brand:
GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC*
Manufacturer:
ROCHE INC
Manufacturer Details
ROCHE INC
Compositions:
Sulfisoxazole acetyl 500mg/5ml suspension in 480ml containers,
Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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500mg/5ml suspn
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0.00
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in 480ml containers
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List of Related Indications:
- Chancroid
- Conjunctivitis
- Malaria
- Meningitis
- Otitis media
- Trachoma
- Urinary tract infections- UTI
List Of Drugs:
- Sulfisoxazole Acetyl - @ - Sulpha Drugs- Anti-Infectives
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Chancroid
Conjuntivitis
Malaria
Meningitis
Otitis media
Trachoma
Urinary tract infection
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Chancroid
Conjuntivitis
Malaria
Meningitis
Otitis media
Trachoma
Urinary tract infection
Dosage-
Adult- 6g per 24 hours
Child-
2months of age and older-
Max- 6g per 24 hours
Initial dose - one half of the 24 hour dose
Maintenance dose - 150mg/kg or 4g/m2 divided into 6 doses every 24 hours
Younger than 24 months of age -
sulfisoxazole is contraindicated for use in children younger than 2 months of age,
except in the treatment of congenital toxoplasmosis as adjunctive therapy with pyrimethamine
Shake the bottle well before administering dose.
Instruct patients to maintain an adequate fluid intake to prevent crystalluria and stone formation.
Patient Information:
1.Shake the bottle well before administering dose.
2,Instruct patients to maintain an adequate fluid intake to prevent crystalluria and stone formation.