Composition
Each tablet contains ethamsylate 250 mg.
Pharmacokinetics
Ethamsylate is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract when given orally. It produce its effect within one hour.
It is excreted unchanged mainly in the urine, some appears in the faeces and bile.
Indications
- For the prophylaxis and control of haemorhage due to rupture of small blood vessels in surgery.
- For treatment of clinical conditions such as haematemesis, haematuria and menorrhagia.
Drug interactions
High molecular weight plasma expanders may be given after but not before ethamsylate ingestion.
Dosage
CASE | DOSE |
Prophylactic dose. | 750-1000 mg. (3-4 tablets). |
Therapeutic dose. |
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Children dose. | One tablet every 4 – 6 hours. |
Package
Pack of 20, 200, 1000 tablets in 2 ,20 and 100 strips, respectively, each of 10 tablets.
Storage
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Keep in dry place, protect from light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists |
Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: B02BX01