Ascites due to cirrhosis, oedema due to nephrotic syndrome

Active Ingredient: Chlortalidone

Indication for Chlortalidone

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old)

Oedema of specific origin:

  • Ascites due to cirrhosis of the liver in stable patients under close control.
  • Oedema due to nephrotic syndrome.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

0.5-1.7 mg/kg/48hours

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

0.5 - 1.7 mg per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 0.5 To 1.7 mg per kg of body weight once every 2 day(s)

Detailed description

The lowest effective dose should also be used in children. For example, an initial dose of 0.5 to 1mg/kg/48hours and a maximum dose of 1.7mg/kg/48hours have been used.

Active ingredient

Chlortalidone

Chlortalidone is a benzothiadiazine (thiazide)-related diuretic with a long duration of action.

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