DrugPamphlet Egypt: Egyptian Drug Guide & Commentaries

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Triaxone  Triaxone Ceftriaxone for Injection USP Composition: Trlaxone 500 mg I.M.: The vial contains: Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium USP equivalent to 500 mg Ceftriaxone. The ampoule contains 5 ml 011% w/v Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection USP. Triaxone 1 g I.M.: The vial contains: Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium USP equivalent to 1 g Ceftriaxone. The ampoule contains 5 ml of 1% w/v Lidocaine Hydrochloride injection USP. Triaxone 1 g I.V.: The vial contains: Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium USP equivalent to 1 g Ceftriaxone. The ampoule contains 10 ml Sterile Water for Injection USP. Properties, Effects, Microbiology: The bactericidal activity of Ceftriaxone results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Ceftriaxone exerts in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. Ceftriaxone is highly stable to most B-lactamases, both penicillinases and cephalosporinases, of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Ceftriaxone is usually active against t...

TOBREX TOBREX® (Tobramycin) Sterile Ophthalmic Solution and Ointment DESCRIPTION : TOBREX'-' (tobramycin 0.3%) is a sterile topical ophthalmic antibiotic formulation prepared specifically for topical therapy of external infections. This product is supplied in solution and ointment forms. Each ml of solution contains : Tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg/ml). Inactives and Purified Water, and Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01 % as a preservative. Each gram of ointment contains : Tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg/g), Mineral Oil, Petrolatum Base, and Chlorobutanol 0.5% as a preservative. Tobramycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: In Vitro Data: In vitro studies have demonstrated tobramycin is active against susceptible strains of the fol-lowing microorganisms : Staphylococci, including S. aureus and S. epidermidis (coagulase -positive and coagulase- negative), including penicillin-res...

THIOPHENICOL THIOPHENICOL® 250 mg Thiamphenicol Please read carefully this notice before taking this medicine. If you have questions, if you have doubts, get more information from your doctor or your pharmacist. Keep this notice; you may need to refer to it again. Drug identification Composition Thiamphenicol 250mg Excipients: calcium hydrogenophosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, arabic gum, saccharose, magnesium stearate, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, glycerol,talc, for one coated = tablet. Pharmaceutical form Coated tablet. Presentation Box contains 2 blisters each blister of 8 film tablets Pharmaco-therapeutic class Antibiotic acting on protein synthesis / antibacterial antibiotic I:Anti-infectious When to use this medicine Thiophenicol is used to treat certain bacterial respiratory, digestive, urethral and meningeal infections. If your doctor has informed you about intolerance towards some sugars, you should call him before taking this medicine. When not to use this ...

SEPTRIN  SEPTRIN TM (Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole) ORAL PRESENTATIONS CP223/05 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Formulation Trimethoprim content Sulfamethoxazole content Adult Tablet 80 mq 400 mg Dispersible 80 mq 400 mg Double Strength (Forte) Tablets 160 mq 800 mg Paediatric Tablets 20 mg 100 mq Capsules 80 mq 400 mg Adult Oral Suspension 80 mq per 5 ml 400 mq per 5 ml Paediatric Oral Suspension 40 mg per 5 ml 200 mg per 5 ml PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Tablets. Dispersible tablets. Capsules. Oral suspension. CLINICAL PARTICULARS Indications SEPTRIN should only be used where, in the judgment of the physician, the benefits of treatment outweigh any possible risks, consideration should be given to the use of a single effective antibacterial agent. The in vitro susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics varies geographically and with time; the local situation should always be considered when selecting antibiotic therapy. Urinary tract Infections T...

ALLERGAN  ALLERGAN For the Medical Profession Only PREFRIN (phenylephrine HCI) Liquifilm@ Sterile Eye Drops EIPICO DESCRIVITON:Each ml contains: Phenylephrine hydrochloride 1.2 mg , liquifilm (polyvinyl alcohol ) 14mg, and benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg in a buffered , isotonic solution. INDICATIONS:- Relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritation . - As a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye. DIRECTIONS:lnstill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily. CAUTION:Don't use in the presence of narrow angle glaucoma. Pupillary dilation may occur in some individuals. WARNING:— If irritation persists or increases , discontinue use. - Keep container tightly closed. - To avoid contamination, don't touch dropper tip to any surface.- Keep out reach of children. HOW SUPPLIED:In 15 ml plastic dropper bottles. Note: not intended for use with soft contact lenses. Store between 150-250 C. 71839 EG IOS Manufac...

MYCOSTATIN  MYCOSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION Nystatin 100,000 units per ml oral suspension QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each ml of oral suspension contains 100,000 units nystatin. Excipients Sucrose, Glyceririe, Sodium saccharin, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, Sodium phosphate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Flavor imitation cherry No. 9077R (Standard aromatics), Peppermint oil, Cinnamic aldehyde, Hydrochloric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Purified water. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Pale yellow suspension flavoured with cherry-mint. CLINICAL INFORMATION Indications -For the prevention and treatment of: • candidal infections of the oral cavity, oesophagus and intestinal tract. For the prevention of: • oral candidiasis (thrush) in the newborn especially in those born of mothers with positive vaginal cultures Dosage and Administration Route of Administration For oral use. Adults Treatment of candidal infections of the oral cavity The usual therapeutic ...

ISOPTO MAXITROL ISOPTO MAXITROL® Ophthalmic suspension Sterile Eye Preparation Active Ingredients: Dexamethasone 0.1 %, Neomycin (present as Sulfate) 3,500 units/ml and Polymyxin B Sulfate 6,000 units/ml. Vehicle: Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose 3550 mPa.s. 0.5%. Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.004%. The Eye preparation of ISOPTO MAXITROL® combines two antibiotics offering broad spectrum anti-bacterial activity with the anti-inflammatory activity of a new corticosteroid, dexamethasone for combating certain microbial infections of the anterior segment of the eye(s) and the external ear canal. The preparation is formulated in an isotonic menstrum containing hydroxypropyl-methyl cellulose for maximum effectiveness and comfort. ACTION: Polymyxin B Sulfate is a highly selective antimicrobial agent having greater activity against gram-negative than gram-positive organisms. Polymyxin is one of the most active antibiotics known against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Most strains of this o...

Ibiamox Ibiamox® amoxycillin Broad Spectrum Antibiotic Capsules: each capsule contains amoxycillin trihydrate equivalent to 250 mg or 500 mg amoxycillin. Powder for oral suspension: each 5 ml after reconstitution contains amoxycillin trihydrate equivalent to 200 mg or 400 mg amoxycillin. Properties Amoxycillin (Ibiamox®) is a semisynthetic penicillin with a broad spectrum antibacterial action. Amoxycillin (Ibiamox®) is well absorbed orally and gives very high serum and tissue levels irrespective of the presence of food in the stomach. Amoxycillin (Ibiamox®) is higly concentrated in the middle ear fluid, tonsils, sinus and soft tissues. It also has a very low incidence of side effects. Antimicrobial activity Amoxycillin (Ibiamox®) exhibits a broad spectrum bactericidal action against several Gram+ve and Gram - ye bacteria. Gram positive bacteria Gram negative bacteria • Staph. aureus • Salmonella species • Strept pyogenes • Shigella species • Strept. viridans • Escherichia coli ...

Garamycin Garamycin* injection 40 mg per ml & 80 mg per 2 ml. Brand of gentamicin sulfate injection, aqueous solution FDR PARENTRAL ADMINISTRATION (intramuscular and Intravenous) Description: Each ml of Garamycln injection contains the aminoglycoslde antibiotic gentamicin sulfate. equivalent to 40 mg gentamicin base, methylparoben and propytparaben as preservatives sodium bisuiitte and disodlum edetale. Actions: Microbiologyzin vrlro tests have demonstrated that gentamicin is a bactericidal antibiotic which acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible microorganisms. it is active against a wide variety of pathogenic Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including Escherichia coll, Proteus sp. [lhdole - positive and lhdoie - negative]. Pseudomonas aeruglnosa. species of the Klebsiella -Ehterabacter - Serralia group, Cltrobacter sp., Prowdencia sp.. Staphylococcus sp. [coogulase-positive and cooguiase-negative, including penicillin and methlclllin - resistan...