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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Norflox For Loose Motions In A Child
Question: What is the dose of XXXXXXX tz for 6 half year child suffering from loose motion
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Norflox TZ is an antibiotic and it contains Norfloxacin and Tinidazole.
Norflox TZ, a brand of Cipla company comes in a strength of 400 mg of Norfloxacin and 600 mg of Tinidazole.The dosing is based on the dose of Norfloxacin.
The dose of Norfloxacin is about 15 mg/kg/day in two divided dosage.The Average weight of 6 & 1/2 year old child is about 20 kg.
So you can give 3/4th tablet of Norflox TZ twice a day.It should be given for 4-5 days.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
Norflox TZ is an antibiotic and it contains Norfloxacin and Tinidazole.
Norflox TZ, a brand of Cipla company comes in a strength of 400 mg of Norfloxacin and 600 mg of Tinidazole.The dosing is based on the dose of Norfloxacin.
The dose of Norfloxacin is about 15 mg/kg/day in two divided dosage.The Average weight of 6 & 1/2 year old child is about 20 kg.
So you can give 3/4th tablet of Norflox TZ twice a day.It should be given for 4-5 days.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
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