Powder for oral suspension
PRESENTATION : .
• BACTOX 250 mg : powder for oral suspension :
THERAPEUTICAL INDICATIONS : This medicine is an antibiotic of the penicillin type A family. This medicine is recommended for bacterial infections due to sensitive germs, especially for respiratory, urinary infections and all infections of the nose, throat and ears.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS : This medicine MUST NOT BE USED in the following cases :
1. known allergy to penicillin ■ Glandular fever. In case of doubt it is essential to ask for your doctor's or chemist's advice.
WARNING: Because of possible allergy always inform your doctor about your present or past diseases.
2. WARNINGS FOR USE : It is necessary to inform your doctor of all renal diseases due to the necessity of adapting the treatment.
OTHER POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF THE MEDICINE : Like any other active product this medicine may present following secondary effects to some people. The most usual are : digestive outbreaks : nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea • allergic outbreaks : urticaria. In case of diarrhoea during the treatment with Bactox, immediately inform your doctor. Never start an anti diarrhoea treatment without medical prescription.
METHOD OF USE:
a. Fill the bottle with plain water up to the circular mark.
b. Shake it several times until obtaining an homogeneous liquid. If necessary add some water up to the mark.
c. Fill the standard spoonful to get a full measure.
d. Shake the bottle well before each use.
Bactox can indifferently be taken on an empty stomach, before, during or after the meals.
POSOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION WAY : The usual posology is 25 to 50 mg per kilo and per day.
To be efficient this antibiotic must be used regularly according to the prescribed posology and as long as recommended by your doctor. Fever or any other symptom when disappeared doesn't mean that you have completely recovered. The possible sensation of fatigue is not linked with the antibiotic treatment, but with the infection itself.
duration of stability : DO NOT exceed THE LIMIT date of use indicated on the packing. particular warnings for conservation : this medicine must be kept at room temperature. The prepared suspension cannot be kept more than 7 days.
1) What type of drugs is Batox?
2) In what form is Batox manufactured?
3) How is Batox administered?
4) In what cases is Batox indicated?
5) What are the contraindications of Batox?
6) Should Batox be taken after or before meals?
7) What are the doses of Batox?
8) What symptoms may appear during Batox intake?
9) How long should the prepared suspension be kept?
Exercise 10. Make a summary of the package insert below, comment on the properties, composition, mechanism of action, indication, dosage and use, contraindications, side effects, storage and term of validity of the drug.
MAGASIL (MIXTURE)
COMPOSITION:
Each 10 mLof mixture contains:
| Magnesium carbonate, | 500 mg | |
| Magnesium trisilicate | 500 mg | |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 500 mg | |
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
Antacids (acid neutralizers)
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Acid neutralising, diminish activity of pepsin in gastric secretion.
INDICATIONS:
For the relief of acid ingestion, heartburn, hyperacidity, dyspepsia, gastritis and reflux oesophagitis
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Sensitivity to any of the active ingredients
WARNINGS:
Do not use this product if you are on a sodium-restricted diet, or suffer from hypertension, of heart failure, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults: two to four medicine measurefuls every four hours.
Do not use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 (two) weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a medical practitioner, or use as directed by a doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
May cause diarrhoea. Release of carbon dioxide may cause discomfort. MAGASIL may interfere with the absorption of other medicines if taken concomitantly.
Sodium bicarbonate can cause stomach cramps and flatulence. Excessive administration of sodium bicarbonate may lead to metabolic alkalosis, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, muscle weakness and mental disturbances such as restlessness, convulsions and coma. Sodium bicarbonate should be administered extremely cautiously to patients with congestive heart failure, renal impairment, and cirrhosis of the liver or hypertension and to patients receiving corticosteroids.
IDENTIFICATION:
A white homogenous mixture with a slight peppermint flavour
PRESENTATION:
Brown plastic containers of 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, and 2.5 litres
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool, dark place below 25ºC.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN