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MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for Oral Suspension
Diacetyl-midecamycin
- The active ingredient in MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension is Diacetyl-midecamycin, every sachet contains 600-900 mg.
- The excipients are: saccharin sodium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, ethylcellulose, citric acid, sodium phosphate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, dimethicone, sorbitan palmitate, glyceryl monostearate, sucrose palmitate, mannitol, banana aroma, orange yellow S (E-110).
WHAT MYOXAM 900 mg. GRANULATE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
This medication comes in the form of granulate for oral suspension.
Diacetyl-midecamycin, the active ingredient of MYOXAM 900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides.
Each pack of MYOXAM 900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension contains 12 single dose sachets.
MYOXAM 900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by organisms sensitive to diacetyl-midecamycin in the following conditions:
- Upper respiratory tract infections: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, rhinopharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis and scarlet fever.
- Lower respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, pneumonias.
Skin infections: pyoderma, abscesses and furunculosis.
- Dental infections.
- Urogenital infections.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE MYOXAM 600-900 MG. GRANULATE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
Do not take MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension if:
- If you are allergic to diacetyl-midecamycin or any of the other ingredients in MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension (See composition).
- If you are allergic to macrolide antibiotics.
- If you suffer severe hepatobiliary disease.
Take special care with MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension:
- because the repeated use of antibiotics can lead to superinfections caused by resistant microorganisms that require treatment discontinuation and the institution of appropriate therapy (see "Possible side effects").
- If you suffer hepatobiliary disease because the dose of diacetyl-midecamycin must be adjusted by your doctor on an individualized basis. Your doctor may also recommend liver function tests.
Taking MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension with food and drink:
No interactions have been reported.
Pregnancy
MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension should not be administered during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
Lactation
MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension should not be administered during lactation because diacetyl-midecamycin, the active ingredient of this medication is excreted in breast milk.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
Effects on the ability to drive and use machinery
When driving or using machinery you should take into account that this medication may cause nausea and headache in some patients.
Important information about some of the ingredients of MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension
This medication contains the excipient orange yellow S (E-110). This may cause allergic-type reactions, including asthma, especially in patients that are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.
Taking other medications:
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those not prescribed.
MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension should not be taken concomitantly with:
- Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporin
3. HOW TO TAKE MYOXAM 600-900 MG. GRANULATE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
Follow these instructions when taking this medication unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Remember to take your medication.
The usual recommended dose for adults and children weighing over 35 kg. is 600 mg every 12 hours.
In more severe infections, 600 mg every 8 hours or 600-900 mg every 12 hours are recommended. The total dose must not exceed 1800 mg/day in any case.
The usual recommended dose for children weighing less than 35 kg is from 35 to 50 mg/kg/day divided into two or three doses. The total dose must not exceed 1800 mg/day in any case.
The normal length of the treatment varies from 7 to 14 days but your doctor may recommend another length of treatment depending on the type and severity of infection.
MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension is taken orally. Pour the contents of the sachet into water, fruit juice, milk, etc. and shake until a consistent suspension is attained. The suspension must be taken at once.
If you have the impression that the effect of MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension than you should:
If you accidentally take more MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension than you should, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist or contact the local poison control centre (Servicio de Informacion Toxicologica. Telephone: (91) 562 04 20).
If you forget to take MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension:
If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember and then continue taking the medication as indicated but do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension can have side effects.
Most side effects of diacetyl-midecamycin have been mild and transient. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal reactions (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and loss of appetite). Skin rash and urticaria may also be experienced. Rarely headache has been reported and on occasions a mild increase of transaminases have been reported.
As occurs with other antibiotics, the repeated use of diacetyl-midecamycin can lead to superinfections caused by resistant microorganisms. This requires treatment discontinuation and the institution of appropriate therapy.
If you experience any other adverse reaction not mentioned in this patient information leaflet, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
5. STORING MYOXAM 600-900 MG. GRANULATE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
Keep MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension Surnox tablets in a safe place, where children cannot reach or see it.
MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension requires no special storage conditions.
Once the contents of the sachet have been reconstituted the suspension must be taken immediately.
Expiry
Do not use MYOXAM 600-900 mg. Granulate for oral suspension after the expiry date shown on the packaging.
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