Bovine colostrum: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Malaysia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
HIV-associated diarrhoea

Adult: Up to 60 mg/day to max 9 wk.

Contraindications

Milk allergy.

Special Precautions

Patient w/ lactose intolerance and sensitivity to milk protein. Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances (e.g. nausea, flatulence).

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Bovine colostrum has been used similarly to antisera and human Ig preparations to provide passive immunity against infectious diseases. Hyperimmune bovine colostra have been prepared from cows previously immunised w/ specific antigens.

MIMS Class

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

References

Anon. Bovine Colostrum. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 18/08/2014.

Buckingham R (ed). Bovine Colostrum. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 18/08/2014.

Wickersham RM. Bovine Colostrum. Facts and Comparisons [online]. St. Louis, MO. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://www.wolterskluwercdi.com/facts-comparisons-online/. Accessed 18/08/2014.

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