Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Clioquinol

Generic name
Clioquinol
Brand name
ATC Code
P01AA02

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Dientamoebiasis (if other drugs have not had sufficient effect), amoebiasis
  • Oral
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 15 mg/kg/day in 3 doses. Max: 750 mg/day.
      • Duration of treatment:

        The maximum cumulative duration of treatment is 10 days.

        • Amoebiasis: prior to treatment with metronidazole
        • Treatment after consultation with a paediatrician-infectiologist

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Due to the neurotoxicity that can occur with a cumulative dose of 10 grams, a check should be made of whether clioquinol has been used before.

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Interactions

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Nitroimidazole derivatives
P01AB01
Other agents against amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases
P01AX06

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References

  1. Hartwig, N.C. et al, Vademecum Pediatrische antimicrobiele therapie, 2005
  2. Furth van AM et al, Werkboek Infectieziekten bij Kinderen, VU Uitgeverij, 1999

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