Nifurtimox (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lampit, Bayer 2502
Proper Use of This MedicineTake this
medicine with meals to decrease the chance of stomach upset. If you get an
upset stomach and it does not go away after a short time, check with your
doctor.
To help clear up your infection, take this medicine
exactly as directed by your doctor for the full time of treatment
.
When giving nifurtimox to infants, crush the tablets and mix them with
some food at the beginning of a meal.
Dosing - The dose of nifurtimox will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of nifurtimox. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time
allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend
on the severity of the medical problem for which you are taking nifurtimox
.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For Chagas" disease:
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Adults and children 17 years of age and over - Dose is based
on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 8
to 10 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) (3.6 to 4.5 mg per pound) of body
weight per day divided into three or four smaller doses. Treatment should
be given for ninety to one hundred twenty days.
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Children up to 10 years of age - Dose is based on body weight
and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 to 20 mg per kg
(6.8 to 9.0 mg per pound) of body weight per day divided into three or four
smaller doses. Treatment should be given for ninety days. For severe infection,
treatment should be given for one hundred twenty days.
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Children 11 to 16 years of age - Dose is based on body weight
and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 to 15 mg per
kg (5.6 to 6.8 mg per pound) of body weight per day divided into three or
four smaller doses. Treatment should be given for ninety days. For severe
infection, treatment should be given for one hundred twenty days.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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