M 20007

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Preparedd by Moohamad Bitar

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Revised by Ghassaan Baasssiri M.D., M.Sc. (Chhairman)

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 Index

Topical preparations 04
Soaps 10
Shampoos 11
Antipyretic suppositories 13
Antipyretic syrups 14
Antitussive medications 16
Antihistamines 22
Penicillins 24
Cephalosporins 25
Macrolides 27
Other antimicrobials 28
Pulmonary medications 31
Cardiac medications 34
GI medications 35
Spasmolytics 37
Neurological drugs 38
ENT drugs 40
Ophthalmologic drugs 45
Miscellaneous drugs 47
Iron preparations 49
Vitamins 50
IV medications 52
Detailed index 55

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 For specific dosages, interactions, side effects... etc, please
review the original charts.
For comments please contact me at my email:
mbitar_md@hotmail.com
Thank you
Mohamad Bitar
May 2007

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 Topical preparations

Steroids
fAdvantan cream/ointment qd
(Methylprednisolone)
fBetnovate cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone)
fCutivate ointment qd-bid
(Fluticasone)
fDermovate cream/ointment qd-bid
(Clobetasol)
fDiprosone cream/ointment qd-bid
(Betamethasone)
fElocom 0.1% cream qd
(Mometasone)
fHydracort 0.5% cream qd-bid-tid
(Hydrocortisone)
fLocoid 0.1% cream qd-bid-tid
(Hydrocortisone)
fSynalar cream/ointment/lotion/gel qd-bid
(Fluocinolone)
fTopsym cream/ointment/F-ointment qd-bid
(Fluocinonide)
Steroids combined
fAzonit D bid
(Diflucortolone+Isoconazole)
fBetnovate-C cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone+Clioquinol-antibacterial/anticandidal)
fBetnovate-N cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone+Neomycin)

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 fDaktacort cream bid-tid
(Hydrocortisone+Miconazole)
fDiprogenta cream/ointment bid
(Betamethasone+Gentamycin)
fDiprosalic ointment bid
(Betamethasone+Salicylic acid)
fEcozone cream bid
(Dexamethasone+Econazole)
fFucicort cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone+Fusidic acid)
fKenacomb cream/ointment bid-tid
(Triamcinolone+Nystatin+Gramicidin+Neomycin)
fLocacorten-Vioform cream/ointment bid-tid
(Flumetasone+Clioquinol-antibacterial/anticandidal)
fLotriderm cream bid
(Betamethasone+Clotrimazole)
fNystalocal cream bid-tid
(Dexamethasone+Nystatin+Chlorhexidine)
fPanderm cream/ointment bid-tid
(Triamcinolone+Nystatin+Gramicidin+Neomycin)
fQuadriderm cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone+Gentamycin+Antifungal)
fSynalar-N cream/ointment qd-bid
(Fluocinolone+Neomycin)
fTopizone 2% cream bid-tid
(Betamethasone+Fusidic acid)
fTopsym polyvalent cream/ointment qd-bid-tid
(Fluocinonide+Gramicidin+Neomycin+Nystatin)
fTravocort cream bid
(Diflucortolone+Isoconazole)

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 Antibacterial
fBactroban ointment tid
(Mupirocin 2%)
fDermofucin 2% cream tid
(Fucidic acid)
fFucidin cream tid
(Fusidic acid)
fZeta cream tid
(Fusidic acid)
Antihistamine
fCalamine lotion
(Diphenhydramine+Tetracaine+ tid-qid
Calamine+Zinc oxide)
fFenistil gel tid-qid
(Dimethindene maleate)
fPellit gel tid-qid
(Diphenhydramine)
fPhenergan cream bid-tid
(Promethazine)
Antifungal
fDaktarin cream
(Miconazole) bid
fExoderil cream /solution qd
(Naftifine)
fLamisil 1% cream qd-bid
(Terbinafin)
fLomexin cream qd-bid
(Fenticonazole)
fTinaderm solution
(Tolnaftate) 2-3 drops bid

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 fTravogen cream bid
(Isoconazole)
For antifungals combined with steroids see Steroids combined (above)

Antiviral
fCyclovex cream 5 times per day
(Acyclovir)
fZovirax cream 5 times per day
(Acyclovir)
Emollients
fAtoderm cream bid
fExcipial cream/fatty cream/ bid-tid
fatty ointment/Almond oil ointment
fOilatum cream tid
Anti-inflammatory
fAlgesal cream Only for >7y
(Salicylic acid+Diethylamine+Myrtecaine) bid-tid
fDiclogesic gel tid-qid
(Diclofenac)
fFastum gel qd-bid
(Ketoprofen)
fLocagel tid-qid
(Diclofenac)
fMobilat gel/cream
(Salicylic acid+ qd-bid-tid
Purified suprarenal extract)
fNiflugel Only for >15y
(Niflumic acid) tid
fNifluril ointment tid
(Niflumic acid)
fOlfen gel tid-qid
(Diclofenac)

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 fPiroxicalm gel
(Piroxicam) tid-qid
fProfenid cream tid
(Ketoprofen)
fVoltaren cream tid-qid
(Diclofenac)
Burn preparations
fFlamazine cream Once daily-bid
(Silver sulfadiazine) (not for the face)
fMebo ointment bid
(B-Sitosterol)
For Intertrigo
fABC Change cream
fBetamicoter cream tid
fDeflamol cream
fVasogen cream
Miscellaneous
fABC squam cream 1 hr before bath once daily
(For cradle cap) on scalp
fContractubex gel Several times per day
(Diminishes scars)
fDuofilm solution Do not use under 2y.
(Lactic acid+Salicylic acid) Do not apply to face or anogenital area
Keratin corrosive for warts Apply once daily
fEurax cream/lotion In children use only once
Crotamiton (Acaricide/Antipruritic) daily for 3-5 days
In adolescents and adults
use bid for 3-5 days
*Do not use for the face or scalp

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 fFaktu ointment
(Anal fissures-Hemorrhoids) bid-tid
fH.E.C. cream PRN
(Hemostasis)
fHirudoid gel *for > 5 years only
(Anticoagulant)
1-4 times daily

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 Soaps

Emollient Soaps
fAtoderm pain surgras
fMoistural soap
fOilatum soap
fProvegol pain surgras
fRogé Cavaillès pain surgras
fSaforelle pain surgras
Antibacterial Soaps
fCidal soap
fGamophen soap
fNobacter 1% soap
(Triclocarban)
Antifungal Soaps
fEterna-Myco soap
(Clotrimazole)
fKetopan soap
(Ketoconazole)

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 Shampoos

fGamaderm shampoo/lotion *Do not use for epileptic patients

(Gamma benzene hexachloride) *One application is usually curative
For lice and scabies *Do not retreat more than once after 7 days
Shampoo:
Rub a sufficient quantity into scalp and hair.
Leave for 4 min.
Rinse with water.
Lotion:
For lice:
Rub a sufficient quantity into scalp and hair.
Leave for 8-12hr.
Rinse with water.
For scabies:
Apply a thin layer to skin from neck down.
Leave for 8-12hr.
Rinse with water.
fKenatar shampoo Apply to wet hair; scalp and body.
Leave 3-5 min.
For dry skin, fungal infections, scaling,
Rinse with water.
dandruff, pruritus; keratolytic.
Use 3-4 times/week initially,
then 1-2 times/week for maintenance.
fKetonaz shampoo Apply to skin or scalp.
Leave 3-5 min.
(Ketoconazole 2%)
Rinse with water.
Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 5 days.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis & pityriasis capitis:
twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.
fNizoral shampoo 2% Apply to skin or scalp.
Leave 3-5 min.
(Ketoconazole)
Rinse with water.
Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 5 days.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis & pityriasis capitis:
twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.

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fNodéP shampoo Apply to wet hair and massage gently.
Leave 3 min.
For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Rinse with water.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
Use 1-2 times per week.
*Do not use for epileptic patients
For lice:
fParakil shampoo Pour 10 ml of shampoo on the affected area.
(Gamma benzene hexachloride) Rub vigorously with warm water.
For lice and scabies Wet all hairy areas with the shampoo.
Leave for 5-8 min.
Rinse with warm water and dry.
Comb with fine tooth comb.
If necessary, repeat after 24hr.
Do not use more than twice in one week.
For scabies:
Apply shampoo to the whole body for 30 min.
Rinse with warm water.
Repeat after 24 hr.
fParasidose shampoo *Do not use for children <30 mo.
For lice *Do not use for epileptic patients (contains
Terpene).
Apply to wet hair and massage gently.
Leave 3 min.
Rinse with water.
Repeat the procedure immediately once more.
fStieprox shampoo 1.5% Apply to wet hair and massage gently.
Leave 3-5 min.
(Ciclopiroxolamine)
Rinse with water.
For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Repeat the procedure immediately once more.
Use 2-3 times per week.
fVavo shampoo Apply to skin or scalp.
Leave 3-5 min.
(Ketoconazole 2%)
Rinse with water.
Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 5 days.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis & pityriasis capitis:
twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.

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 Antipyretic Suppositories

Paracetamol
fAdol 125mg
fAdol 250mg
fAlgivic 125mg
fAlgivic 325mg
fDafalgan 80mg
fDafalgan 150mg
fDafalgan 300mg
fFébrectol Nourissons 150mg 10-15mg/kg/dose PRN q6hr
fFébrectol Enfants 300mg
fFébrectol Adultes 600mg
fPanadol 250mg
fPanadol 125mg
fTylenol 100mg
fTylenol 200mg
fTylenol 350mg
Anti-inflammatory
Diclofenac
0.5-1mg/kg/dose q8-12hr
fVoltaren 12.5mg suppo.
Morniflumate 6-30mo ½ suppo. bid
fNifluril 400mg suppo. 30mo-13y 1suppo. bid

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 Antipyretic Syrups

Paracetamol
Recommended dose 10-15mg/kg/dose PRN q6h
fAdol syrup 250mg/5ml
¼ ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr

fPanadol syrup (pink) 120mg/5ml

½ ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr

fPanadol Elixir (blue) 240mg/5ml

¼ ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr

fTempra dropper 100mg/ml

0.1ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr
(1ml=1dropper for each 10kg)

fTemporal susp. 250mg/5ml

¼ ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr

fTylenol syrup 160mg/5ml

½ ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr

fTylenol drops 80mg/0.8ml

(concentrated) 0.1ml/kg/dose PO PRN q6hr
(1ml=1dropper for each 10kg)

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 Ibuprofen
fAdvil children
fBrufen
fEmifen 100mg/5ml
fFebridex ¼-½ml/kg/dose PO PRN q8hr
fIbugesic
fPediafen
fProfinal
fSapofen
Acetylsalicylic acid
fAspégic sachets 30mo-4y 1-3 sachets/day
250mg/sachet 4-8y 1-4 sachets/day
8-10y 1-6 sachets/day
fAspirin children tab.
10-15mg/kg/dose PO q8hr
100mg
Mefenamic acid
fFendol susp. 50mg/5ml:
6mo-1y 5ml PO PRN q8hr
2-4y 10ml PO PRN q8hr
5-8y 25ml PO PRN q8hr
9-12y 20ml PO PRN q8hr

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 Antitussive Medications

Productive & nonproductive cough

fActifed Expectorant 6mo-2y 1.25ml po tid
(1.25mg Triprolidine- antihistamine + 2-5y 2.5ml po tid
30mg Pseudoephedrine-decongestant+
100mg Guaiphenesin-expectorant 6-12y 5ml po tid
per 5ml) >12y 10ml po tid
fAlergical expectorante 1-2y 2.5ml po bid
(Chlorphenitramine maleate+ 2-12y 5ml po bid-tid
Theophylline+Guaiphenesin+
Paracetamol) >12y 10ml po tid-qid
fAmydramine expectorant 1-5y 2.5ml po q4-8hr
(Diphenhydramine+ 6-12y 5ml po q4-8hr
Ammonium cholride+
Sodium citrate+Menthol) >12y 10ml po q4-8hr
fBisolvon
(Bromhexine)
Oral solution 8mg/4ml <2y 10 drops po tid
2-6y 20 drops po tid
6-12y 2ml po tid
>12y 4ml po tid
Oral elixir 4mg/5ml <2y 1.25ml po tid
2-6y 2.5ml po tid
6-12y 5ml po tid
>12y 10ml po tid
fBromex Elixir 3mo-2y 1.25ml po tid
(Bromhexine+Pyrilamine maleate) 2-6y 2.5ml po tid
6-12y 5ml po tid
>12y 10ml po tid

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 fBronchicum Elixir 3mo-2y 1.25ml PO tid
(Thyme fluid extract+ 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
primula root fluid extract)
Herbal preparation 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid
fCofex syrup <2.5y 5ml PO qd-tid
(Oxomemazine+Guaifenesin+ 2.5-15y 5ml PO tid-qid
Sodium benzoate+
Paracetamol 33mg/5ml) >15y 10ml PO qd-tid
fDulsana mild cough syrup 6mo-2y 1.25-2.5ml PO tid
(Carbinoxamine maleate+Ephedrine+ 2-4y 5ml PO tid
Ammonium chloride+Menthol)
5-9y 5ml PO q6hr
fDulsana cough syrup 5-9y 2.5ml PO tid
(Carbinoxamine maleate+Ephedrine+ 10-14y 5ml PO tid
Ammonium chloride+Menthol)
>14y 10ml PO tid
fMelrosum syrup Babies 2.5ml PO tid
(Rose and honey) Infants 5ml PO tid
Older children 10ml PO tid
Adults 15ml PO tid
fMucotal Promethazine For >1y only.
Syrup 12-30mo 5ml PO tid
(Carbocisteine 100mg+ 30mo-12y 5ml PO q6hr
Promethazine 2.5mg/5ml)
12-15y 10ml PO tid
Adults 15ml PO tid
fPolistine expectorant 2-5y 2.5ml PO tid
(Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2mg+ 6-12y 5ml PO tid
Pseudoephedrine 20mg+
Glyceryl guaiacolate 100mg/5ml) >12y 10ml PO tid

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 fProspan syrup Infants and small children
(Dried Ivy leaves extract) 5ml PO tid
School- children/adolescents
10ml PO tid
Adults
15ml PO tid
fRectoplexil suppo. Infants up to 30mo
Children-Infants 1 suppo. bid
(Oxomemazine 3.3mg+ Children 30mo-12y
Paracetamol 66.6mg+
Guaifenesin 66.6mg+ 1 suppo. tid
Sodium benzoate 66.6mg/ suppo.)
fRhinathiol 2% For >1y only.
Promethazine syrup 12-30mo 5ml PO tid
(Carbocisteine 100mg+ 30mo-12y 5ml PO q6hr
Promethazine 2.5mg/5ml)
12-15y 10ml PO tid
Adults 15ml PO tid
fTrophirès suppo. Nourissons bid
(Eucalyptus oil+Sodium tenoate) Enfants bid
Adultes bid
fTrophirès Composé Nourissons tid
suppo. Enfants tid
(Eucalyptus oil+Sodium tenoate+ Adultes tid
Paracetamol)
fTrophirès syrup Children syrup
(Eucalyptus oil+Sodium tenoate+ >30 mo
Pholcodine)
1ml/year of age/dose PO tid
Adult syrup 15ml PO tid

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 fTuscalman
(Noscapine+Guaifenesin)
Drops Children 10-20 drops po tid
Adults 20-40 drops po tid
Syrup 6-12y 5ml po tid
>12y 10ml po tid
Suppositories
A <8mo 1 suppo bid
9-18mo 1 suppo tid
B 18mo-3y 1suppo bid
4-8y 1 suppo q6h
Mucolytics
fElixophylline GG
(100mg Theophylline+ <2y 2.5ml PO bid
100mg Guaifenesin/15ml)
2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid
fFluibron syrup <2y 2.5ml PO bid
15mg/5ml 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
(Ambroxol) 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid
fMucosolvan liquid <2y 2.5ml PO bid
15mg/5ml 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
(Ambroxol) 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid

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 fMucotal pediatric syrup 1mo-2y 2.5 ml PO tid
100mg/5ml (2%) 2-5y 5ml PO bid
(Carbocysteine) 5-10y 5ml PO tid
>10y 10ml PO tid or use the
adult 5% syrup
fMucum syrup <2y 2.5ml PO bid
15mg/5ml 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
(Ambroxol) 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid
fPolaramine expectorant 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
(Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2mg+ 6-12y 5ml PO tid
Pseudoephedrine 20mg+
Guaifenesine 100mg/5ml) >12 y 10ml PO tid
fRhinathiol syrup 2%* 1mo-2y 2.5 ml PO tid
(Carbocisteine) 2-5y 5ml PO bid
5-10y 5ml PO tid
>10y 10ml PO tid or use the
adult 5% syrup
Dry cough
fActifed DM cough linctus Do not use under 6 mo
(1.25mg Triprolidine- antihistamine + 6mo-2y 1.25ml PO tid
30mg Pseudoephedrine-decongestant+
10mg Dextromethorphan -antitussive per 2-5y 2.5ml PO tid
5ml) 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid

fCodipront Syrup 2-6y 2.5ml PO tid

(Codeine) 6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid

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 fSinecod
(Butamirate)
Syrup 3-6y 5ml PO tid
6-12y 10ml PO tid
>12y 15ml PO tid
Adults 15ml PO q6hr
Drops 2mo-1y 10 drops 4 times daily
1-3y 15 drops 4 times daily
>3 y 25 drops 4 times daily
fSilomat syrup <1y 2.5ml PO tid
(Clobutinol) 1-3y 5ml PO tid
3-6y 5-7.5ml PO tid
6-12y 7.5-10ml PO tid
>12y 10-20ml PO tid
fToplexil syrup <1y do not use
(Oxomemazine) 1-2y 2.5ml PO bid
2-6y 2.5ml PO tid
6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid

*Dose must be doubled in seromucosal Otitis.

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 Antihistamines

Sedating H1-blockers
Hydroxyzine
fAtarax syrup 10mg/5ml 1ml/kg/24 hr PO ÷ q8hr

Dimenhydrinate <1y do not use

fGravol syrup 15mg/5ml 2-6y 12.5-25mg PO q6-8hr
(Antinauseant) 6-12y 25-50mg PO q6-8hr
>12y 50-100mg PO q6-8hr

Dimethindene maleate
fFenistil syrup
Drops 1 drop/kg PO once daily
Syrup 1-3y 5ml PO tid
3-12y 7.5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid

fHistamed-F syrup 3-6y 2.5ml PO bid-tid

(Dexchlorpheniramine maleate+ 6-12y 5ml PO bid
Dexamethasone+
Fluphenazine hydrochloride) >12y 5ml PO q6-8hr

Mequitazine 10-40kg
fPrimalan syrup ½ml/kg/dose PO 1-2 times/day
>40kg
20ml PO 1-2 times/day

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 Nonsedating H1-blockers
Cetirizine 1mg/ml
fCetimed syrup 6mo-1y 2.5ml PO once daily
fZyrtec syrup 1-6y 5ml PO once daily
fFinallerg syrup >6y 10ml PO once daily

fEbastel solution <2y Do not use

(Ebastina) 2-5y 2.5ml PO once daily
6-11y 5ml PO once daily
>12y 10ml PO once daily
Loratadine 5mg/5ml
fClaritine syrup 6mo-1y 2.5ml PO once daily
fLoratin syrup 1-6y 5ml PO once daily
fLorine syrup >6y 10ml PO once daily
fOradine syrup
fXanidin syrup

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 Penicillins
Amoxicillin
fHiconcil susp.
125-250-500mg/5ml 40-100mg/kg/day PO
fOspamox susp. ÷ q8hr
125-250-375/5ml
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid
fAmoclan
fAmoxiclav
fAugmentin
fCuram 30-90mg/kg/day PO
fJulmentin ÷ q8hr
fKlavox
156-312mg/5ml susp.
457mg/5ml (only Augmentin)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
fOspen
500-1000-1500 tab.
(500,000IU-1,000,000IU-1,500,000IU) 50,000-100,000 IU/kg/day
200-400 oral susp. PO ÷ q8hr
(200,000IU-400,000IU/5ml
i.e.125mg-250mg/5ml)

Injectable
Benzathine Penicillin
fExtencilline IM inj. For prophylaxis as
600,000 IU recommended
1,200,000 IU
2,400,000 IU

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 Cephalosporins

1st Generation
Cefadroxil
125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml
fBiodroxil susp.
fDuricef susp. 30mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
fCefadril susp.
fRoxil susp.
fCedroxil susp.
fCurisafe susp.
Cephradine
125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml 40mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
fVelosef susp.
fEskacef susp.
2nd Generation
Cefaclor
125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml 30mg/kg/day PO ÷ q8hr
fCeclor susp.
fCloracef susp.
Cefprozil
125mg/5ml
30mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
250mg/5ml
fCefzil susp.

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 Cefuroxime
125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml 30mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
fZinnat susp.
fCefuzime susp.
Cephalexin
125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml 25-100mg/kg PO ÷ q12hr
fKeflex
fOspexin (375mg/5ml)
3rd Generation
Cefdinir 125mg/5ml
14mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
fOmnicef
Cefixime 100mg/5ml
fBetixim susp.
8mg/kg PO once daily
fSuprax susp.
fMagnacef susp.
Cefpodoxime 40mg/5ml
fCefodox susp. 10mg/kg/24hr PO ÷ q12hr
fOrelox susp.
Cefpodoxime
50mg/5ml
100mg/5ml 10mg/kg/24hr PO ÷ q12hr
fCefodox susp.

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 Macrolides

Azithromycin
200mg/5ml
300mg/7.5ml
fAzithrocine susp. 10mg/kg PO once daily
fAzomycin susp. for 3 days
fAzomyne susp. >45kg: 500mg once daily
fZevlen susp.
fZimax susp.
fZithromax susp.
Clarithromycin
125mg/5ml
15mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
250mg/5ml
fKlacid susp.

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Antibacterial- Antiviral-Antihelminthic-Antifungal
Drugs

Antibacterial
Clindamycin 75mg/5ml
fDalacin C oral sol. 10mg/kg/dose PO tid
Metronidazole
125mg/5ml
fFlagyl susp.
10mg/kg/dose PO tid
fMetrolag susp.
fPhosvit susp.
fRamazol susp.
Rifampicin 200mg/10ml 10-20mg/kg PO ÷ q12hr
fRifadin Max. daily dose 600mg
TMP-SMX
40mg Trimethoprim +
200mg Sulfamethoxazole
/5ml Based on TMP component
fBactrim susp. 10mg/kg/day PO ÷ q12hr
fCo-trimoxazole susp.
Antiviral
Acyclovir 200mg/5ml
fZovirax susp. 10mg/kg/dose PO tid

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 Adult 150 mg BID
Lamivudine
fZeflix 300 mg QD
(for HIV&Hepatitis B)
Pediatric Infants, age <30 days 2 mg/kg BID

Pediatrics, 4 mg/kg BID;

age 1 month-12 years maximum 150 mg BID
Adolescents, 4 mg/kg BID;
wt <50 kg maximum 150 mg BID
Adolescents, Adult dose
wt >=50 kg

Antihelminthic
Albendazole 100mg/5ml >2y 20ml bottle PO once daily for
fZentel susp. a single day or 3 consecutive daily
doses as indicated according to
the type of the worm.
Can be repeated after 2-3 weeks if
indicated.
Albendazole 200mg tab >2y 400mg PO once daily for a
fAlbenda single day or 3 consecutive daily
doses as indicated according to
the type of the worm.
Can be repeated after 2-3 weeks if
indicated.
Mebendazole 100mg/5ml 5ml PO bid for a single day or 3
fVermox susp. consecutive daily doses as
indicated according to the type of
the worm.
Can be repeated after 2-3weeks if
indicated.

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 Antifungal
Fluconasole
fDiflucan caps.
50-150mg 6mg/kg PO once on the first day
fMyxen oral susp. Then 3mg/kg/day PO once daily
50mg/5ml for 2 weeks.
fStabilanol caps.
50-100-150mg
Nystatin 100,000U/ml 0-1y 1ml PO 4 times daily
fMycostatin oral susp. 2-5y 2.5ml PO 4 times daily
fRivostatin oral drops 6-12y 3ml PO 4 times daily
Adults 5ml PO 4 times daily

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 Pulmonary medications

Oral Drugs
Dexamethasone
fDecadron pediatric Elixir
(0.5mg /5ml)
fOradexon Chapha 0.03-0.25mg/kg/dose PO tid
pediatric Elixir
(0.05mg Dexamethasone/ml)
Ketotifen 6mo-3y
fZaditen 0.05mg/kg PO q12hr
Infant drops 1mg/ml >3y
Syrup 0.2mg/ml 1mg PO q12hr
SRO(Slow release oral) tabs. 2mg Adults
Tablets 1mg 2mg SRO tab. PO qd at night
Or 1 tab 1mg q12hr
Monteleukast 4mg-5mg
>2y 1 tab/day PO
fSingulair tabs
fPerventil Elixir
(670mg Theophylline+ ½ml/kg/dose PO q8hr
7mg Salbutamol/100ml)
Salbutamol 1mo-2y 1mg PO bid-tid
fAsmalat syrup 2mg/5ml 2-6y 1-2mg PO tid-qid
fButalin syrup 2mg/5ml 6-12y 2mg PO tid-qid
>12y 2-4mg PO tid-qid
fSloufilina Newborns 1.5ml PO q4-12hr
(Etamphylline 250mg/15ml) Children 4.5ml PO q4-8hr
Adults 7.5 ml PO q2-4hr

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 Thoephylline 10mg/ml Neonates:
Apnea, bronchodilation:
fBronquium Elixir
loading dose 6–10mg/kg;
Thoephylline 80mg/15ml maintenance dose:
fElixophylline Elixir 2–4mg/kg/dose q12h.
Thoephylline 25mg/5ml Infants and children:
6 wk–6 mo: 10mg/kg/24hr.
fTheosol Elixir 6 mo–1 yr: 12–18mg/kg/24hr.
1–9 yr: 20–24mg/kg/24hr.
9–12 yr: 16mg/kg/24hr.
12–16 yr: 13mg/kg/24hr.
Adults:
10mg/kg/24hr.
Do not exceed 100mg/dose
Inhaler preparations
fAtem spray <12y 1-2 puff 3-4 times daily
(20µg Ipratropium bromide/actuation)
>12y 2-3 puffs 3-4 times daily
fBecotide puff Children 100µg 2 times daily
(50-100-200µg per puff) Adults 200µg 2 times daily
fButovent metered aerosol Children 1 inhalation tid-qid
(100µg Salbutamol/actuation)
Adults 2 inhalations tid-qid
fClenil spray
(50µg Beclomethasone dipropionate <12y 1-2 puffs 2-4 times/day
per inhalation) Adults 2 puffs 4 times/day
fClenil Forte Spray Not suitable for pediatric use

fClenil compositum spray

(5µg Beclomethasone+ Children 1-2 puff 2-4 times/day
100µg Salbutamol/actuation) Adults 2 puffs 4-6 times/day

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 fCombivent metered
aerosol
(21µg Ipratropium bromide+
120µg Salbutamol sulphate
per metered dose)
fFlixotide 25-50-125-250
inhaler
(25-250µg Fluticasone/actuation)
fOxis puff
(4.5µg Formeterol/dose)
fPulmicort puff
(100-200-400µg Budesonide/dose)
fSeretide Accuhaler
(50µg Salmeterol+100µg Fluticasone
/actuation)
fSonidar inhaler
(200µg Budesonide/metered dose)
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<12y do not use
>12y 2-3 puffs 3-4 times daily
1-4y 100µg twice daily by spacer
device
4-16y 50-100µg twice daily
>16y 100-1000µg twice daily
>6y 2 puff once/twice daily
Adult 1-8 puff/day
>6y 400-800µg/day
Adults 400-1600µg/day
>4y 1 puff bid
<6y do not use
>6y 1 inhalation bid
Adults 1-2 inhalations bid
 Cardiac Medications

Captopril 25mg tabs Neonates

fCapoten tabs.
Digoxin 0.05mg/ml
fLanoxin pediatric Elixir
Furosemide 40mg/tab
fLasix tab
Propranolol
fInderal tab 10mg
0.1-0.4mg/kg/24hr PO ÷ q6-8hr
Infants
0.15-0.3mg/kg/dose PO q8hr
Children
0.3-0.5mg/kg/dose PO q8hr
Adolescents
12.5-25mg/dose PO bid-tid
0.01-0.02mg/kg/day PO
0.5-2mg/kg/dose PO q6-12hr
2-4mg/kg/24hr PO ÷ q8hr

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 G.I. Medications

Antiemetics
Metoclopramide
fPrimperan syrup 5mg/5ml 0.1-1mg/kg/dose PO q6hr
fPrimperan drops 0.1mg/drop (Preferable to use 0.25mg/kg/dose q6h)
Domperidone 5mg/5ml
fMotilium oral susp.
fMotilium Suppo 10-30mg ¼-½ mg/kg/dose PO tid
fFarcotilium oral susp.
fMotilat susp.
Peristalsis Organizer
Trimebutine maleate <6mo 2.5ml PO tid
fDebridat syrup 6-12 mo 5ml PO bid
1-5y 5ml PO tid
>5y 10ml PO tid
Adult 15-30ml PO tid
Laxatives
fRamlac syrup <1y 2.5ml PO bid
fDuphalac syrup 1-5y 5ml/dose PO bid
fPrunasine syrup 5-10y 10ml/dose PO bid
fSoflax solution Adults 15-30ml/dose PO bid
Intestinal antibacterials
Rifaximine 2-6y 5ml PO q6hr
fNormix syrup 6-12y 5-10ml PO q6hr
>12y 10ml PO q6hr

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Nifuroxazide Caps. 200mg Dissolve capsule in 5ml distilled
fErcefuryl 200 water. Give ¼ ml/kg/dose PO tid.
fPanfurex 200 Adults 1 caps po tid
Proton pump inhibitors
Omeprazole 10-20mg caps.
fAxipron 1mg/kg PO once daily
fOmedar Adults 20mg PO once/twice daily
fGastrimut
H2-blockers
Ranitidine 5mg/ml 1-2mg/kg/dose PO bid
fRanimed
Choleretic
fHepabyl syrup 5-10 ml PO 15-30 min before each
meal PO tid
Prokinetic
Cisapride
fCiprid pediatric susp.
1mg/ml
0.2mg/kg/dose PO tid
fPrepulsid
15-30 min before meals
Susp. 1mg/ml
Tab. 5-10-20 mg
Suppo. 30mg

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 Spasmolytics

Simethicone 40mg/1ml
fDisflatyl <2y ½ml PO tid-qid
fDeflat 2-12y 1ml PO tid-qid
fInfacol Adults 2ml PO tid-qid
fOvol
fSalinal
Dimethicone 2.5 ml PO with or after each feed
fDentinox colic drops Max 6 doses per day
Hyoscine 5mg/5ml Infants 5ml PO tid
fScopinal syrup 1-6y 5-10 ml PO tid
>6y 10ml PO 3-5 times per day
Lactase Add two drops to bottle, shake gently and place in
a refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, to allow
fColief infant drops the Colief to work.
For breast feeding, try expressing a few teaspoons
of breast milk into a sterile container, add 4 drops
of Colief, mix gently and feed to baby
immediately with a plastic spoon or suitable
fender. Then carry on breast feeding normally.
fRestropinal Birth-1y 2 drops/kg 5-6 times/day
Pediatric drops 1-2y 2.5ml PO 5-6 times/day
(Methscopolamine+Butabarbital) 2-6y 5ml PO 5-6 times/day

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 Neurologic Drugs

Baclofen 10-20mg tab. 2-7y 10-15mg/day ÷ tid

fLioresal >8y max 60mg/day
Adult max 80mg/day
According to Harriet Lane handbook:
Carbamazepine syrup
100mg/5ml <6y 10-20mg/kg/24hr po ÷ q6h
Increment: q5-7 days up to 35mg/kg/24hr
fTegretol 6-12y 10mg/kg/24hr po ÷ bid
max100mg/dose bid
Increment: 100mg/24hr at 1 wk intervals (÷tid-qid)
until desired response is obtained
Citicoline
Children 100mg po bid-tid
fSomazina
Adults 200mg po tid
Drop solution 100mg/ml
Clonazepam
0.01-0.03mg/kg/day ÷ q8hr
0.5-1-2mg tab (to be increased)
fRivotril
Lamotrigine 2-12y
25-100mg tab. wk 1&2: 0.15 mg/kg/day ÷ bid
fLamictal wk 3&4: 0.3 mg/kg/day ÷ bid
(to be increased)
Phenobarbital 4mg/ml 10mg/kg PO loading
fGardenal syrup 2.5mg/kg PO bid
Phenytoin
f Epaneutin oral susp. 10mg/kg PO loading
30mg/5ml 2.5mg/kg PO bid
f Epaneutin caps.100mg

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 Topiramate 2-16y 1-3mg/kg/day (max. 25mg)
25-100-200mg tab. PO given at night for one week.
fTopamax To be increased till 5-9mg/kg/day
divided bid.
Valproate
fDépakine syrup 57mg/ml
fDépakine oral solution 30-60mg/kg/day ÷ q8hr
200mg/ml
fConvulex syrup 50mg/ml

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 ENT drugs

Nasal
fActifed syrup
(1.25mg Triprolidine- antihistamine +
30mg Pseudoephedrine-decongestant+
per 5ml)
fAllergodil nasal spray
(Azelastine hydrochloride)
For allergic rhinitis
fAtrovent nasal spray
(Ipratropium Bromide 21µg/spray)
fClenil spray
(Beclomethasone 50 µg per inhalation)
Decongestants
fNasivin 0.25‰ nasal drops 1-3 drops in each nostril bid for
fOtrivin 0.5‰ nasal drops 3 days only
fTriofan baby nasal drops
fFlixonase puff 1-2 puff bid
(50µg Fluticasone/puff)
fNasocort nasal spray
(55µg Triamcinolone/puff)
2-5y 2.5ml PO tid
6-12y 5ml PO tid
>12y 10ml PO tid
Do not use in children <6y
One spray in each nostril bid
Children > 12y 2 sprays into each
nostril 2 times/day
Adults 2 sprays into each nostril
followed by two additional sprays
five minutes later, repeated three
or four times a day.
Adults and children >6y
1 actuation into each nostril 2-4
times daily
<6y do not use
6-12y 1 spray in each nostril qd
>12y 2 sprays in each nostril qd

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fNasonex Do not use in children <2y
aqueous nasal spray 2-11y one spray in each nostril
(Mometasone 50µg/actuation) once daily
>11y two sprays in each nostril
once daily
Physiologic saline
fIsotonic spray
fMarimer
fPhysiomer
Wash nostrils PRN
fPhysiomer baby
fProcéane
fSinomarin
fStérimar
Ear
fAudiclean spray tid
(Physiologic solution)
fCerulyse ear solution
(Saline+Xylene) bid
Cerumen lysis
fCetraxal otico ear drops 4-6 drops tid
(Ciprofloxacin)
fCetrexal plus ear drops 4-6 drops tid
(Ciprofloxacin+Fluocinolone)
fExoderil drops 1-3 drops once daily
(antifungal)
fGentadexa ear drops 3-5 drops tid
(Gentamycin+Dexamethasone)
fOtipax ear drops
(Phenazone+Lidocaine) 4 drops bid-tid
Analgesic & anti-inflammatory *Do not use if eardrum is perforated

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fOtisedol ear drops 3-5 drops tid
(Chloramphenicol+Tetracaine)
fOtosporin ear drops
(Hydrocortisone+Neomycin sulphate+ 3 drops tid-qid
Polymyxin B sulphate)

fSeptocipro otico 0.25-0.5ml bid

(Ciprofloxacin ear solution)
fSofradex ear drops
(Framycetin sulfate+Gramicidin+ 3-5 drops tid-qid
Dexamethasone)
fTyotocin ear drops 3-5 drops tid-qid
(Antibacterial+Antifungal+Analgesic)
fWaxsol ear drops 3-5 drops tid
(Cerumen lysis)
Throat
fAnginovag spray 2 puffs in throat tid
(Local antiseptic+anesthetic)
fOrofar lozenges Use q6hr
fOrofar spray 2 puffs in throat tid
(Antiseptic+Analgesic)
fTrachisan lozenges
Use q6hr
fTrachisan gargle solution
Mouth
fABC perioral
(For perioral irritated skin)
fDaktarin oral gel tid 1 hr before meals
(Miconazole)
For oral candidiasis
fDelabarre teething gel

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fDentinox teething gel
(Lidocaine hydrochloride+
Cetylpyridinium chloride)
fDol Gel
(Camomille extract+
Valeriana+Propolis)
For irritated gum and teething
tid 1 hr before meals
fKamillosan gtts
(For herpetiform stomatitis)
fMicozole oral gel
Miconazole (for oral candidiasis)
fPyralvex oral gel
(For aphthous ulcers)
fXylocaine oral gel
Cold treatment
fColdin
Syrup
(Paracetamol 120mg+
Pseudoephedrine 15mg+
Pyrilamine maleate 6.25mg+ 3mo-1y 2.5ml PO tid after meals
Glyceryl guaiacolate 15mg/5ml) 1-5y 5ml PO tid after meals
Caps 6-10y 10ml PO tid after meals
(Paracetamol 300mg+
Pseudoephedrine 30mg+ Adults 1-2 caps PO tid after meals
Pyrilamine maleate 15mg+
Noscapine 10mg+
Caffeine 30mg)
fHatso “infant” 0-3mo 2.5ml PO q6hr
cold syrup 4-12mo 5ml PO q6hr
(Paracetamol 100mg+ 13-23mo 7.5ml PO q6hr
Pseudoephedrine 8mg per 5ml) *Do not use for children with heart disease,
hypertension, thyroid disease, glaucoma, or
chronic bronchitis.
*Do not use more than 3 days.

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fHatso “children”
cold syrup
(Paracetamol 100mg+
Pseudoephedrine 8mg+
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg
per 5ml)
2-5y 5ml PO q6hr
6-12y 10ml PO q6hr
*Do not use for children with heart disease,
hypertension, thyroid disease, glaucoma, or
chronic bronchitis.
*Do not use more than 3 days.

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 Ophtalmologic Preparations

Antibacterial drops
Cidomycin eye drops
(Gentamycin)
Ciloxan ophthalmic solution
(Ciprofloxacin)
Erythromycin eye drops 0.5%
Maxitrol eye drops
(Neomycin+Polymyxin+Dexamethasone)
Okacin eye drops 1 drop q6-8hr
(Lamefloxacin 0.3%)
Polyspectran eye drops
(Gramicidin+Neomycin sulphate+
Polymyxin-B-Sulphate)
TobraDex eye drops
(Tobramycin+Dexamethasone)
Tobrex eye drops
(Tobramycin)
Antibacterial ointments
Erythromycin eye ointment 0.5%
Maxitrol eye ointment
(Neomycin+Polymyxin+Dexamethasone)
Terramycin eye ointment
(Oxytetracycline+Polymyxin B sulfate)
Tetracyclin eye ointment qd-bid-tid
TobraDex eye ointment
(Tobramycin+Dexamethasone)
Tobrex eye ointment
(Tobramycin)

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 Anti-inflammatory
Naclof 1drop q6hr
(Diclofenac)
Voltaren Ophthalmic 1drop q6hr
(Diclofenac)
Ocular allergy treatment
fCusicrom 4% eye drops 1 drop q3-4hr
(Cromoglycic acid)

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 Miscellaneous drugs

Allopurinol 10-20mg/ml
10mg/kg/24 PO ÷ bid
fZyloric
fBébécal syrup 0-2mo (3-5 kg) 2.5ml PO qd
(Diphenhydramine 15mg+ 3-5 mo (6-8 kg) 2.5ml PO bid
0.05ml Belladonna tincture+
Chloral hydrate 75mg per 5ml) 6-12mo (8-10 kg) 5 ml PO bid
12-24mo (10-12.5 kg) 5ml PO tid
24-36mo (12.5-14.5 kg) 7.5ml PO tid
>36mo (>14.5 kg) 10ml PO tid
fCholral hydrate 10%
25-100mg/kg/dose PO/PR
solution
fColchicine <5y 0.5mg/day PO
>5y 1-1.5mg/kg/day PO ÷ bid
Ipecac
fVomitusheel
Drops Acute cdt: 10 drops q15 min
for 2hr then 10 drops PO tid

Suppo 2g 1 suppo q1hr then 1 suppo

bid-tid
Filgrastim 5-10µg/kg/dose qd for 14 days
fNeupogen SCinj. 300µg/ml or untill ANC>10,000/mm³
(G-CSF)
fMaxilase syrup Children 5-10ml PO tid
(Alpha-amylase) Adults 15ml PO tid
fMinirin tabs 0.1-0.2mg 0.1/0.2/0.4mg PO tid according
(Desmopressin) to the case being treated.

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 Piracetam 200mg-333mg/ml
80mg/kg/dose PO q6hr
fNootropil oral solution
Prednisone
0.5-2mg/kg/24hr PO ÷ qd-bid
fCortancyl 5-10-20mg tabs
Tramadol <12y do not use
fTramal oral drops >12y 20-40 drops (0.5-1ml)
100mg/ml PO q4-8hr Max. 400mg/24hr

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 Iron Preparations

fFerrate
100mg/5ml
Syrup
fKdiron
40mg/5ml
Syrup
fMaltofer
50mg/5ml
Syrup
2.5mg/drop
Drops
fPediaFer
30mg/5ml
Syrup
15mg/1ml
Drops
* Recommended dosage :
2 - 4 mg/kg/day PO for prophylaxis.
6mg/kg/day PO for treatment.

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 Vitamins

fCalvitalis <4 y 5ml PO once daily

(Multivitamins+Calcium) >4y 10ml PO once daily
fCal-Vit Children 5-10ml PO tid
(Multivitamins+Calcium)
fCalcimax syrup Children 5-10ml PO tid
(Calcium+Vit B&C)
1-2y 2.5ml/day PO
fCypro BC 3-5y 5ml/day PO
(Multivitamins+Appetizer) 6-10y 5ml PO bid
>10y 5ml PO tid
fDecalcit powder Babies and children:
(Vit D+Ca+P) 1 level measuring spoon of powder/day
fKiddi 1-5y 7.5ml PO once daily ½hr pre-meal
(Multivitamins) >5 15ml PO once daily ½hr pre-meal
fMinadex 1mo-1y 2.5ml PO once daily
Multivitamin syrup 1-4 y 5ml PO once daily
(Multivitamins) >4y10ml PO once daily
fPediavit D
400IU/dropper
fPediavit D+DHA
1 dropper PO once daily
fD-vita
(VitD)
fPediavit plus 2-4y
(With Fluoride) 1 dropper PO once daily
6 mo-2y
fPediavit minimum 1 dropper PO once daily
(With fluoride)

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 fPediavit multi+E For preterm newborns till 2 mo.
(With Vit E) 1 dropper once daily PO
fPediavit select 2-6mo
(Multivitamins+Iron) 1 dropper once daily PO
fSterogyl drops 200IU/drop
(VitD)
fZincovit drops 1ml PO once daily
(Vitamins+Zinc)

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 The Commonly used I.V. Medications

0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV over 1-2 sec.

Adenosine Increase dose 0.05 mg/kg increments every 2 min
to max of 0.25 mg/kg. Max single dose 12 mg

Albumin 20% 0.5-1 gr/kg/dose I.V. passed over 30-120 min

Amikin 15 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Amikacin)

Ampicillin 100-200 mg/kg/24hr I.V. divided q 6-8-12 hr

Atarax 0.5 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 6 hr

(Hydroxyzine)

Augmentin 30-90 mg/kg/24hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Amox.+Clav.)

Claforan 100-200 mg/kg/24 hr I.V./I.M. divided q 6-8 hr

(Cefotaxime)

Dalacin C 25-40 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. q 6-8 hr

(Clindamycin)

Decadron 0.25-0.5 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 8 hr

(Dexamethasone)

Diflucan 6-12 mg/kg/24hr I.V. loading dose then

(Fluconazole) 3-6 mg/kg/24hr I.V. q 24 hr

Dobutrex 2.5-15µg/kg/min
(Dobutamine)

Low dose 2-5µg/kg/min I.V.

Dopamine Intermediate dose 5-15µg/kg/min I.V.
High dose >20µg/kg/min I.V.

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 Neonates:
IV: Continuous infusion
0.15–0.5µg/kg/min for sedation;
IV bolus 0.05–0.15mg/kg q2–4h.
Infants and children:
Status epilepticus: IV load 0.15mg/kg
Dormicum followed by continuous infusion 1µg/kg/min.
(Midazolam) Sedation: IV: 0.05–0.2mg/kg load, then
either same dose q1–2h or continuous infusion
1–2µg/kg/min.
Intranasal: 2.5mg (0.5mL) in each naris (total,
5mg) using 5mg/mL injection.
>12 yr:
0.5mg q 3–4min to effect. Ref: Nelson 17th ed.
Epaneutin 10-20 mg/kg/dose I.V. (loading dose) then
(Phenytoin) 10 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 12 hr

Flagyl 30 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Metronidazole)

Fortum 100-150 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Ceftazidime)

Gentamycin 2.5 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 8 hr

Lasix 1-2 mg/kg/dose I.V.

(Furosemide)

Maxipime 100-150 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q6-8 hr

(Cefepime)

Oxacillin 100-200 mg/kg/24hr ÷ q4-6hr

Phenergan 0.25-1 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 4-6 hr

(Promethasine)

Primperan for reflux: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 8 hr

(Metoclopramide) for vomiting: 0.25 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 6 hr
Prodafalgan 20-30 mg/kg/dose I.V. PRN q 6 hr
(Paracetamol)

Prostin 0.05-0.2 µg/kg/min I.V. continuous pump infusion

(Prostaglandin E1)

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 Rifadin 10-20 mg/kg/24hr ÷ q12hr. max daily dose 600mg.
(Rifampicin)

Risek 1 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 12-24 hr

(Omeprazole)

Rocephin 50-100 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 12 hr

(Ceftriaxone)

Solu-cortef 8 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Hydrocortisone)

Solu-medrol 1 mg/kg/dose I.V. q 12 hr

(Methylprednisolone)

Neonates: 16 mg/kg I.V. on day 1

Targocid then 8 mg/kg/day I.V. once daily
(Teicoplanin) Children: 10 mg/kg q 12 hr for 3 doses
then 6-10 mg/kg/day
Tazocin 200-300 mg/kg/24hr I.V. divided q 6-8 hr
(Pipiracillin)

Tienam 60-100 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 6 hr

(Imipenem)

Valium 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/dose I.V./Rectal

(Diazepam)

Vancomycin 40-60 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 6 hr

Velosef 25-50 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 6-12 hr

(Cephradine)

Zantac 2-4 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 12 hr

(Ranitidine)

Zinacef 75-150 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Cefuroxime)

Zofran 0.15 mg/kg/dose PRN q 4hr

(Ondansetron)

Zovirax 15-30 mg/kg/24 hr I.V. divided q 8 hr

(Acyclovir)

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 Index
ABC Change 8 Bébécal 47 Cefuzime 26 Cusicrom 46
ABC perioral 42 Beclomethasone 32,40 Cefzil 25 Cutivate 4
ABC squam 8 Becotide 32 Cephalexin 26 Cyclovex 7
Acetylsalicylic acid 15 Belladonna 47 Cephradine 25,54 Cypro BC 50
Actifed 16,40 Benzathine Penicillin 24 Cerulyse 41 Dafalgan 13
Actifed DM 20 Betamethasone 4,5 Cetimed 23 Daktacort 5
Acyclovir 7,28,54 Betamicoter 8 Cetirizine 23 Daktarin 6,42
Adenosine 52 Betixim 26 Cetraxal otico 41 Dalacin C 28,52
Adol 13,14 Betnovate 4 Cetrexal plus 41 Debridat 35
Advantan 4 Betnovate-C 4 Cetylpyridinium 43 Decadron 31,52
Advil 15 Betnovate-N 4 Chloral hydrate 47 Decalcit 50
Albenda 29 Biodroxil 25 Chlorhexidine 5 Decongestants 40
Albendazole 29 Bisolvon 16 Chlorphenitramine maleate 16 Deflamol 8
Albumin 52 Bromex 16 Ciclopiroxolamine 12 Deflat 37
Alergical 16 Bromhexine 16 Cidal 10 Delabarre 42
Algesal 7 Bronchicum 17 Cidomycin 45 Dentinox 37,43
Algivic 13 Bronquium 32 Ciloxan 45 Dépakine 39
Allergodil 40 Brufen 15 Ciprid 36 Dermofucin 6
Allopurinol 47 B-Sitosterol 8 Ciprofloxacin 41,42,45 Dermovate 4
Alpha-amylase 47 Budesonide 33 Cisapride 36 Desmopressin 47
Ambroxol 19,20 Butabarbital 37 Citicoline 38 Dexamethasone 5,22,31,41,42,45,52
Amikacin 52 Butalin 31 Claforan 52 Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 20,22
Amikin 52 Butamirate 21 Clarithromycin 27 Dextromethorphan 20
Ammonium cholride 16,17 Butovent 32 Claritine 23 Diazepam 54
Amoclan 24 Caffeine 43 Clavulanic acid 24 Diclofenac 7,8,13,46
Amox.+Clav. 52 Calamine 6 Clenil 32,40 Diclogesic 7
Amoxicillin 24 Calcimax 50 Clenil compositum 32 Diethylamine 7
Amoxiclav 24 Cal-Vit 50 Clenil Forte 32 Diflucan 30,52
Ampicillin 52 Calvitalis 50 Clindamycin 28,52 Diflucortolone 4,5
Amydramine 16 Camomille 43 Clioquinol 4,5 Digoxin 34
Anginovag 42 Capoten 34 Clobetasol 4 Dimenhydrinate 22
Asmalat 31 Captopril 34 Clobutinol 21 Dimethicone 37
Aspégic 15 Carbamazepine 38 Clonazepam 38 Dimethindene maleate 6,22
Aspirin 15 Carbinoxamine maleate 17 Cloracef 25 Diphenhydramine 6,16,47
Atarax 22,52 Carbocisteine 17,18,20 Clotrimazole 5,10 Diprogenta 5
Atem 32 Ceclor 25 Codeine 20 Diprosalic 5
Atoderm 7,10 Cedroxil 25 Codipront 20 Diprosone 4
Atrovent 40 Cefaclor 25 Cofex 17 Disflatyl 37
Audiclean 41 Cefadril 25 Colchicine 47 Dobutrex 52
Augmentin 24,52 Cefadroxil 25 Coldin 43 Dol Gel 43
Axipron 36 Cefdinir 26 Colief 37 Domperidone 35
Azelastine 40 Cefepime 53 Combivent 33 Dopamine 52
Azithrocine 27 Cefixime 26 Contractubex 8 Dormicum 53
Azithromycin 27 Cefodox 26 Convulex 39 Dulsana 17
Azomycin 27 Cefotaxime 52 Cortancyl 48 Duofilm 8
Azomyne 27 Cefpodoxime 26 Co-trimoxazole 28 Duphalac 35
Azonit D 4 Cefprozil 25 Cromoglycic acid 46 Duricef 25
Baclofen 38 Ceftazidime 53 Crotamiton 8 D-vita 50
Bactrim 28 Ceftriaxone 54 Curam 24 Ebastel 23
Bactroban 6 Cefuroxime 26,54 Curisafe 25 Ebastina 23

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Econazole 5 Gardenal 38 Lioresal 38 Nasonex 41
Ecozone 5 Gastrimut 36 Locacorten-Vioform 5 Neomycin 4,5,42,45
Elixophylline 32 Gentadexa 41 Locagel 7 Neupogen 47
Elixophylline GG 19 Gentamycin 5,41,45,53 Locoid 4 Niflugel 7
Elocom 4 Glyceryl guaiacolate 17,43 Lomexin 6 Niflumic acid 7
Emifen 15 Gramicidin 5,42,45 Loratadine 23 Nifluril 7,13
Epaneutin 38,53 Gravol 22 Loratin 23 Nifuroxazide 36
Ephedrine 17 Guaifenesin 16,17,18,19,20 Lorine 23 Nizoral 11
Ercefuryl 36 H.E.C. 9 Lotriderm 5 Nobacter 10
Erythromycin 45 Hatso 43,44 Magnacef 26 NodéP 12
Eskacef 25 Hepabyl 36 Maltofer 49 Nootropil 48
Etamphylline 31 Hiconcil 24 Marimer 41 Normix 35
Eterna-Myco 10 Hirudoid 9 Maxilase 47 Noscapine 19,43
Eucalyptus oil 18 Histamed-F 22 Maxipime 53 Nystalocal 5
Eurax 8 Hydracort 4 Maxitrol 45 Nystatin 5,30
Excipial 7 Hydrocortisone 5,22,42,52,54 Mebendazole 29 Oilatum 7,10
Exoderil 6,41 Hyoscine 37 Mebo 8 Okacin 45
Extencilline 24 Ibugesic 15 Mefenamic acid 15 Olfen 7
Faktu 9 Ibuprofen 15 Melrosum 17 Omedar 36
Farcotilium 35 Imipenem 54 Menthol 16,17 Omeprazole 36,54
Fastum 7 Inderal 34 Mequitazine 22 Omnicef 26
Fébrectol 13 Infacol 37 Methscopolamine 37 Ondansetron 54
Febridex 15 Ipecac 47 Methylprednisolone 4,54 Oradexon 31
Fendol 15 Ipratropium 32,33,40 Metoclopramide 35,53 Oradine 23
Fenistil 6,22 Isoconazole 4,5,7 Metrolag 28 Orelox 26
Fenticonazole 6 Isotonic spray 41 Metronidazole 28,53 Orofar 42
Ferrate 49 Julmentin 24 Miconazole 5,6,42,43 Ospamox 24
Filgrastim 47 Kamillosan 43 Micozole 43 Ospen 24
Finallerg 23 Kdiron 49 Midazolam 53 Ospexin 26
Flagyl 28,53 Keflex 26 Minadex 50 Otipax 41
Flamazine 8 Kenacomb 5 Minirin 47 Otisedol 42
Flixonase 40 Kenatar 11 Mobilat 7 Otosporin 42
Flixotide 33 Ketoconazole 10,11,12 Moistural 10 Otrivin 40
Fluconasole 30,52 Ketonaz 11 Mometasone 4,41 Ovol 37
Fluibron 19 Ketopan 10 Monteleukast 31 Oxacillin 53
Flumetasone 5 Ketoprofen 7,8 Morniflumate 13 Oxis 33
Fluocinolone 4,5,41 Ketotifen 31 Motilat 35 Oxomemazine 17,18,21
Fluocinonide 4 Kiddi 50 Motilium 35 Oxytetracycline 45
Fluphenazine hydrochloride 22 Klacid 27 Mucosolvan 19 Panadol 13,14
Fluticasone 4,33,40 Klavox 24 Mucotal 20 Panderm 5
Formeterol 33 Lactase 37 Mucotal Promethazine 17 Panfurex 36
Fortum 53 Lactic acid 8 Mucum 20 Paracetamol 13,14,16,17,18,43,53
Framycetin sulfate 42 Lamefloxacin 45 Mupirocin 6 Parakil 12
Fucicort 5 Lamictal 38 Mycostatin 30 Parasidose 12
Fucidin 6 Lamisil 6 Myrtecaine 7 Pediafen 15
Furosemide 34,53 Lamivudine 29 Myxen 30 PediaFer 49
Fusidic acid 5,6 Lamotrigine 38 Naclof 46 Pediavit D 50
Gamaderm 11 Lanoxin 34 Naftifine 6 Pediavit D+DHA 50
Gamma benzene hexachloride 11,12 Lasix 34,53 Nasivin 40 Pediavit minimum 50
Gamophen 10 Lidocaine 41,43 Nasocort 40 Pediavit multi+E 51

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Pediavit plus 50 Risek 54 TMP-SMX 28 Zyloric 47
Pediavit select 51 Rivostatin 30 TobraDex 45 Zyrtec 23
Pellit 6 Rivotril 38 Tobramycin 45
Perventil 31 Rocephin 54 Tobrex 45
Phenazone 41 Rogé Cavaillès 10 Tolnaftate 6
Phenergan 6,53 Roxil 25 Topamax 39
Phenobarbital 38 Saforelle 10 Topiramate 39
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 24 Salbutamol 31,32,33 Topizone 5
Phenytoin 38,53 Salicylic acid 5,7,8 Toplexil 21
Pholcodine 18 Salinal 37 Topsym 4
Phosvit 28 Salmeterol 33 Topsym polyvalent 5
Physiomer 41 Sapofen 15 Trachisan 42
Pipiracillin 54 Scopinal 37 Tramadol 48
Piracetam 48 Septocipro otico 42 Tramal 48
Piroxicalm 8 Seretide 33 Travocort 5
Piroxicam 8 Silomat 21 Travogen 7
Polaramine 20 Silver sulfadiazine 8 Triamcinolone 5,40
Polistine 17 Simethicone 37 Triclocarban 10
Polymyxin B 42,45 Sinecod 21 Trimebutine maleate 35
Polyspectran 45 Singulair 31 Triofan 40
Prednisone 48 Sinomarin 41 Triprolidine 16,20,40
Prepulsid 36 Sloufilina 31 Trophirès 18
Primalan 22 Sodium benzoate 17,18 Tuscalman 19
Primperan 35,53 Sodium citrate 16 Tylenol 13,14
Primula 17 Sodium tenoate 18 Tyotocin 42
Procéane 41 Soflax 35 Valeriana 43
Prodafalgan 53 Sofradex 42 Valium 54
Profenid 8 Solu-cortef 54 Valproate 39
Profinal 15 Solu-medrol 54 Vancomycin 54
Promethasine 6,17,18,53 Somazina 38 Vasogen 8
Propolis 43 Sonidar 33 Vavo 12
Propranolol 34 Stabilanol 30 Velosef 25,54
Prospan 18 Stérimar 41 Vermox 29
Prostaglandin 53 Sterogyl 51 Voltaren 8,13,46
Prostin 53 Stieprox 12 Vomitusheel 47
Provegol 10 Suprax 26 Waxsol 42
Prunasine 35 Synalar 4 Xanidin 23
Pseudoephedrine 16,17,20,40,43 Synalar-N 5 Xylene 41
Pulmicort 33 Targocid 54 Xylocaine 43
Pyralvex 43 Tazocin 54 Zaditen 31
Pyrilamine maleate 16,43 Tegretol 38 Zantac 54
Quadriderm 5 Teicoplanin 54 Zeflix 29
Ramazol 28 Temporal 14 Zentel 29
Ramlac 35 Tempra 14 Zeta 6
Ranimed 36 Terbinafin 6 Zevlen 27
Ranitidine 36,54 Terramycin 45 Zimax 27
Rectoplexil 18 Tetracaine 6 Zinacef 54
Restropinal 37 Tetracyclin 45 Zinc oxide 6
Rhinathiol 20 Theophylline 16,19,31,32 Zincovit 51
Rhinathiol Promethazine 18 Theosol 32 Zinnat 26
Rifadin 28,54 Thyme 17 Zithromax 27
Rifampicin 28,5 Tienam 54 Zofran 54
Rifaximine 35 Tinaderm 6 Zovirax 7,28,54

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