Paromomycin Benefits & Uses

Paromomycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Paromomycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Paromomycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Paromomycin is used -

Mild

पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Vertigo

Paromomycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Paromomycin safe for pregnant women?

Paromomycin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Paromomycin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Paromomycin safe during breastfeeding?

Paromomycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Paromomycin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Paromomycin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Paromomycin on the Liver?

Paromomycin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Paromomycin on the Heart?

Paromomycin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Paromomycin with Other Drugs

Paromomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cisplatin

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Vecuronium

Ethinyl Estradiol

Paromomycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paromomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Paromomycin

Is this Paromomycin habit forming or addictive?

Paromomycin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Paromomycin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Paromomycin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Paromomycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Paromomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paromomycin

It is safe to take Paromomycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Paromomycin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Paromomycin with alcohol will be.

Unknown