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Weighing 27 kg to less than 35 kg—120 mg (four 30 mg tablets or one 120 mg tablet) given 3 times a day 60 days. Weighing 22 kg to less than 27 kg—90 mg (three 30 mg tablets given 3 times a day 60 days. Weighing 18 kg to less than 22 kg—75 mg (2 ½ 30 mg tablets) given 3 times a day 60 days.
Mar 13, 2023 · Store at controlled room temperature 20C to 25C (68F to 77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F). Store tablets in original bottle; do not removed desiccant. Keep bottle tightly closed; protect from moisture.
Store in the original container at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep the drying agent (desiccant) in the bottle.
Nifurtimox. This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and when to call your healthcare provider. Brand Names: US.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible with food. If it is within 3 hours of the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the normal time. Do not take double or extra doses.
The usual dosage of nifurtimox is 3 times per day with food, taken for 60 days. Follow the doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Each tablet should be swallowed whole or split in half. You may split a tablet by breaking it along scored line with your fingertip. Do not split a nifurtimox tablet using a tablet-cutting device.
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Nifurtimox is used to treat Chagas disease (an infection caused by a parasite) in children from birth to 18 years old who weigh at least 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). Nifurtimox is in a class of medications called antiprotozoals. It works by killing the organism that can cause Chagas disease.
