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Oct, 2014

Erythro 250mg

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Erythromycin 250 mg Pharmacological class. Macrolide antibiotic Indications: Alternative to penicillins in penicillin allergic patients in LRTIs, URTIs Skin & Soft Tissue infections Gonococcal male urethritis PID Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever Legionnaire,s disease Early syphllis Dosage & Administration: Adults & children > 8yrs: 250 – 500mg QiD upto 4g daily in severe infections Children upto 2 yrs: 125mg QiD Children 2 – 8 yrs: 250mg QiD – Double doses for severe infections Early Syphillis: 500mg QiD * 14/7 Uncomplicated Genital chlamydial and non gonococcal urethritis: 500mg BD * 14/7 Contraindications […]

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Oct, 2014

Strox

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Ciprofloxacin USP 250mg/500mg Pharmacological Class: Quinolone Antibiotic Indications: Bone & joint infections Brucellosis Skin & Soft Tissue infections URTIs, UTI & LRTIs Typhoid & Paratyphoid fever Gastro- Enteritis Dosage. i). Normal dose for unsevere infections – 500mg BD, ii). More Complicated severe infections – 750mg BD iii). Urethral & Cervical Gonococcal Infections – 500md stat. NB: Reduce dose for patients with severe renal impairment. Pregnancy & Lactation: To be used only if benefit outweighs risk to fetus under 18 yrs of age; – no safety data available – can cause […]

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Oct, 2014

Ulzol

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Omeprazole Capsules 20mg Pharmaceutical Classification: H1 antagonist. Indications. Duodenal Ulcer Benign Gastric Ulcer Refl ux Esophagitis Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Dosage. Benign Duodenal Ulcer: 20mg OD 2 to 4 weeks Benign Gastric Ulcer & Reflux Esophagitis: 20mg OD 4 to 8 weeks. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Initial dose 60mg OD. Dose should be adjusted as per individual requirements. Maintenance Daily Dose : 20 – 120mg daily. NB: Doses above 80mg per daily should be divided into twice daily doses. Special Population. Pediatrics: The safety & effi cacy of omeprazole has not been established. Elderly: […]

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Oct, 2014

Sulfran

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Co-Trimoxazole 120mg / 240mg / Syrup 480mg / 960mg Pharmacological Class: Sulfur based antibiotic. Indications: Treatment & Prevention of Pneuomocystic jivoreci Treatment of norcadiasis Use in AECB UTIs Prevention of opportunistic infections in immuno-compromised patients. Treatment of Toxoplasmosis. Dosage: Adults: 960mg – 2.88g daily in 2 divided doses depending on severity of disease. Children: 18mg/Kg body weight daily in 2 divided doses NB// Higher doses of 120mg/Kg body weight daily given in 2 – 4 divided doses for 14 – 21 days in treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii jivoreci. Prophylaxis of […]

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Oct, 2014

Unirif

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Rifampicin 150mg / 300mg Pharmacological class: Antibiotic – Rifamycin Indications: Treatment of Pulmonary TB in combination with either Isoniazid; Ethambutol or both. Dosage & Administration: TB: Adults: 600mg OD Children: 20 to 40mg/kg daily – not to exceed 600mg/ day NB: To be taken either 1hr before or 2 hrs after food. Exercise caution in alcoholics / Hepatic Disease & Pregnancy Side Effects: Heartburn / anorexia / Epigastric Distress / Nausea & Vomiting / Jaundice / Flatulence / Cramps & Diarrhoea Rarely liver Damage / Acute Renal Failure / thrombocytopenia […]

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Oct, 2014

Ulmet

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Cimetidine 200 / 400mg Pharmacological Class: H2 Antagonist. Indications: Peptic / Gastric / duodenal or Jejunal Ulcer Reflux Esophagitis Erosive Esophagitis. Zollinger Ellison’s syndrome Adjuvant treatment of erosions induced by steroid or NSAIDs Dosage: Duodenal Ulcer: 400mg BD or 200mg TDs plus 400mg Nocte for 4/52. Gastric Ulcer: 200mg TDS plus 400mg Nocte for 6/52. Reflux Esophagitis: 400mg TDS and 400mg at Bed time 4 – 8 weeks.

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Oct, 2014

Unilyte

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(O.R.S – WHO formula) Indication; Severe dehydration due to Diarrhoea or Vomiting or any other cause of dehydration. Directions for use; Dissolve 10g in 500ml of boiled cooled water and take the whole preparation within 24 hrs. 20.50g to be disolved in 1000ml of boiled cooled water

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Oct, 2014

Doxy

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Doxycycline 100mg Pharmacological Class Tetracycline Antibiotic. Indications UTIs esp. non specifi c urethritis Acne Vulgaris & Acne Rosacea Chloroquine resistant p. falciparum malaria Dosage & Administration. Adults: 100mg BD Children above 8 yrs weighing > 50kg: 2 – 4 mg / kg body weight in 2 divided doses Acne Vulgaris: 50 – 100mg daily for upto 12 weeks Uncomplicated non – gonococcal infections ( Anorectal infections in men) 100mg BD * 7/7 or 300mg stat followed by 300mg stat after after 1 hr. NB: administer with food as required. Uncomplicated […]

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Oct, 2014

Diaphage Tablet 500mg/850mg.

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COMPOSITION: Each Diaphage tablet contains METFORMIN 500mg/850mg B.P Diaphage Tablets are white, film-coated tablets. Each tablet contains 500mg/850mg of the active ingredient Metformin Hydrochloride. PHARMACOLOGY: Diaphage Tablets is one of a group of medicines called biguanide hypoglycaemic agents. These medicines work by lowering the amount of sugar in the blood by decreasing gluconeogenesis and by increasing peripheral metabolism of glucose. INDICATIONS: Diaphage Tablets may be used for the treatment of: non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2) not controlled by diet and exercise alone. CAUTION/WARNING: Do not take Diaphage Tablets if: You […]

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Oct, 2014

Lomide

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Loperamide HCl 10mg Capsules. Pharmacological Class: Antimotility Drug ( Anti-diarrhoeal) Indications: Control & Symptomatic relief of acute non-specifi c diarrhoea and chronic diarrhoea associated with infl ammatory bowel disease. Reduce volume of discharge from ileostomies Dosage. Acute Diarrhoea. Adults: 2 caps stat then 1 cap after every loose stool, Max. dose should not exceed 8 caps / day. Children: 9 -12yrs: 1 cap 4 times daily upto 5 days 4 – 8 yrs: 1mg 3 – 4 times daily upto 3 days. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN CHILDREN UNDER 4YRS […]

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