Paromomycin (Paromomycin Sulfate) - Indications and Dosage

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.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Intestinal amebiasis: Adults and Children: 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.

HOW SUPPLIED

Paromomycin Sulfate Capsules, each contain paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin. The capsule is green/yellow, imprinted “175” in black ink on the cap and body.

NDC 57664-175-08: Bottles of 100

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Protect from moisture.

Caution —Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

                                                                                                                                                                C.S. No. 5106T01
                                                                                                                                                                               ISS. 3/97

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