Twintic

by Paramount

Active ingredients: Erythromycin, Sulfisoxazole

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About Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole

Sulphonamide, Systemic

Uses

Treatment of bacterial infections of upper and lower respiratory tract, otitis media in children caused by H. influenzae, infections in patients allergic to penicillins.

How to take it

Children: >2 mth: Dose based on 50 mg/kg/day erythromycin or 150 mg/kg/day sulfisoxazole given in 3-4 divided doses for 10 days. Max: 6 gm/day sulfisoxazole. Adults: >45 kg 400 mg erythromycin and 1200 mg sulfisoxazole every 6 hr.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended.

Advice

Take with or without meals. If there is stomach upset, take with meals. Take at the same time each day. Take plenty of fluids. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take double dose. Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better before completion of course. Avoid grapefruit juice during therapy.

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