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VI.
ANTI-MICROBIALS AND ANTI-INFESTIVES
Antibacterial (antibiotic)
| Product: |
Ampicillin and Amoxycillin |
| For Children: |
Safe |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Safe |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Safe |
| Contra-indications*: |
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| Caution: |
Periodic check of hepatic and renal
functions |
| Product: |
Norfloxacin and Ciprofloxacin |
| For Children: |
Not recommended |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Contra-indicated. Safety not established. |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Use only if clearly indicated |
| Contra-indications*: |
Renal impairment, history of epilepsy |
| Caution: |
Monitor urinary output |
| Product: |
Cephalosporins |
| For Children: |
Avoid in infants below 6 months,
chances of skin reaction |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Use only if clearly indicated |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Use with caution |
| Contra-indications*: |
Renal and hepatic impairment |
| Caution: |
Stop the therapy if diarrhoea occurs |
| Product: |
Co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole
and trimethuprim) |
| For Children: |
Not recommended in infants below
6 weeks. Reduced dose in older children. |
| For Pregnant Women: |
May cause defects in the baby |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Caution |
| Contra-indications*: |
Renal and hepatic impairment |
| Caution: |
Monitor urinary output |
*Not to be used in the conditions
stated, because it could cause complications
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