Curazid Forte

Curazid Forte

Manufacturer:

Natrapharm

Distributor:

Natrapharm
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5 mL INH 200 mg, pyridoxine HCl (vit B6) 10 mg
Indications/Uses
Primary treatment & prophylaxis of pulmonary & extrapulmonary TB.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 300 mg daily. Childn 5 mg/kg daily. Max: 300 mg daily. Intermittent therapy: 10 mg/kg 3x a wk or 15 mg/kg 2x a wk. Max: 900 mg. TB prophylaxis 300 mg daily for at least 6 mth-1 yr.
Special Precautions
Convulsive disorders, history of psychosis, impaired liver or kidney function; patients at risk of neuropathy or pyridoxine deficiency eg, diabetic, alcoholic, malnourished, uremic & HIV infection. Discontinue use if symptoms of hepatitis occur. Patients w/ preexisting liver disease. Alcoholic patients. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Peripheral neuritis, psychotic reactions, convulsions & optic neuritis; various anemias, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia; nausea, vomiting, pellagra, hyperglycemia, lupus-like syndrome, urinary retention, gynecomastia.
MIMS Class
Anti-TB Agents
ATC Classification
J04AC51 - isoniazid, combinations ; Belongs to the class of hydrazides. Used in the systemic treatment of tuberculosis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Curazid Forte syr
Packing/Price
120 mL x 1's (P101.5/bottle)
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