Natricin Forte Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Rifampicin

Indications/Uses

All forms of TB, leprosy, infections caused by rifampicin-sensitive microorganisms eg, Staphylococci & Neisseria gonorrhea; asymptomatic Neisseria meningitidis carriers.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

10 mg/kg (max: 600 mg/day) or 15 mg/kg (max: 900 mg) bid-tid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Presence of jaundice. Severe liver damage.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Liver dysfunction. Mandatory periodic liver function monitoring. May permanently discolor soft contact lenses. Do not take during the 1st 3 mth of pregnancy.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions. Pruritus, rash, mouth sore & tongue, urticaria & exudative conjunctivitis. Reddish discoloration of body fluids eg, urine, saliva & lacrimal fluid.

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Drug Interactions

May affect the reliability of OCs. May affect blood conc of methadone, oral hypoglycemia, digitalis derivatives, corticosteroids, & anticoagulants.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anti-TB Agents

ATC Classification

J04AB02 - rifampicin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the systemic treatment of tuberculosis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Natricin Forte oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (P359.38/bottle)

Natricin Forte

rifampicin

Manufacturer:

Natrapharm

Distributor:

Natrapharm