Sendicol/Sendicol Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Thiamphenicol

Indications/Uses

Infection caused by gm +ve & gm -ve microorganisms, GUT & GIT infection, typhoid & paratyphoid fever, resp tract infection & other infection caused by microorganisms sensitive to thiamphenicol.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg 3-4 times daily. Childn 20-30 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Anaemia. 3rd trimester of pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Prolonged treatment. G6PD deficiency. Blood studies should be done. Renal or hepatic impairment. Infant.

Adverse Reactions

Bone marrow depression, aplastic anaemia, Gray syndrome in infants, GI distress, optic & peripheral neuritis.

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Drug Interactions

Paracetamol may affect serum levels of chloramphenicol. Potentiates effects of oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemics, cyclophosphamide, phenytoin.

MIMS Class

Chloramphenicols

ATC Classification

J01BA02 - thiamphenicol ; Belongs to the class of amphenicols. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sendicol cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp370,000/boks)

Form

Sendicol Forte dry syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp53,000/boks)

Form

Sendicol syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp26,000/boks)

Sendicol/Sendicol Forte

thiamphenicol

Manufacturer:

Coronet