Paromomycin Sulfate
PrescriptionNombres comerciales: Humatin
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Paromomycin sulfate is a broad spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces riomosus var. paromomycinus. It is a white, amorphous, stable, water-soluble product. Paromomycin sulfate is designated chemically as 0-2, 6-Diamino-2, 6-dideoxy-β -L-idopyranosyl-(1→3)-0-β -D-ribofuranosyl-(1→5)-0-[2-amino-2-deoxy-α -D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-2-deoxystreptamine sulfate (salt). The molecular formula is C 23 H 45 N 5 O 14 •xH 2 SO 4 , with a molecular weight of 615.64 (base). Its structural formula is: Each capsule, for oral administration, contains paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue # 1, D&C Red # 28, FD&C Red # 40, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink for the 250 mg capsule contains D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue # 1, FD&C blue # 2, FD&C red # 40, iron oxide black, pharmaceutical shellac glaze, and propylene glycol. Image
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
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| Paromomycin Sulfate | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Side Effects Overview
Contraindicaciones
CONTRAINDICATIONS Paromomycin sulfate is contraindicated in individuals with a history of previous hypersensitivity reactions to it. It is also contraindicated in intestinal obstruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Paromomycin sulfate is indicated for intestinal amebiasis–acute and chronic (NOTE-It is not effective in extraintestinal amebiasis); management of hepatic coma–as adjunctive therapy. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of HUMATIN™ Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, HUMATIN™ Capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or …
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Intestinal amebiasis: Adults and Pediatric Patients: Usual dose—25 to 35 mg/kg body weight daily, administered in three doses with meals, for five to ten days. Management of hepatic coma: Adults: Usual dose—4 g daily in divided doses, given at regular intervals for five to six days.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Paromomycin sulfate is contraindicated in individuals with a history of previous hypersensitivity reactions to it. It is also contraindicated in intestinal obstruction.
Paromomycin Sulfate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Paromomycin Sulfate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Paromomycin Sulfate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 207347 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Paromomycin Sulfate (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS