📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Bacillary dysentery, various types of diarrhoea, GI infections caused by giardia lambia, typhoid, cholera:*
Susp: Adults: 4 tsp 4 times a day. Tab: Adults: 1 tab 4 times a day.
Children: 1-4 yr, 1 tsp 4 times a day.
⛔ Contraindications
G6PD deficiency, infants, elderly.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
G6PD deficiency, allergies, pregnancy.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Hepatotoxicity, agranulocytosis, hacmolytic anemia, acute pulmonary reactions, drowsiness, headache, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, rashes.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.