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INDICATIONS

Humatin 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 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.

HOW SUPPLIED

Humatin Capsules, each containing paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin, are supplied as follows: NDC 61570-529-10: Bottles of 100

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

Rx only.

Distributed by: Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620

Manufactured by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., Detroit, MI 48202

© 2002 Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. Publication 1-1640-1. All errors are subject to correction.

25 Jan 2003

 

Brand Name: Humatin
Generic Name: Paromomycin Sulfate
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