Purbac Adult (Tablet), Double Strength (Tablet), Purbac Paediatric Suspension 80 mg, 400 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 2 tablets every 12 hours; max 3 for severe cases. Children 6-12: 1 tablet every 12 hours.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Immunocompromised patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Porphyria
- Liver damage
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Hypersensitivity to sulphonamides
Common side effects
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Thrombocytopenia
Counselling Points
- Take with plenty of fluids
- Report any rash immediately
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe allergic reactions
- Monitor blood counts in prolonged use
- Caution in folate deficiency
The Purbac Adult (Tablet), Double Strength (Tablet), Purbac Paediatric Suspension 80 mg, 400 mg Tablet professional information leaflet below is the property of Pharmacare and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>
This content is for registered healthcare professionals
Sign in or create a free account to read the full package insert.
Free for HPCSA-registered professionals. Powered by Medinsert.