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Aemcolo Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Rifamycin 194mg; del-rel tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Rifamycin.
How Supplied
Del-rel tabs—12, 36
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Aemcolo Indications
Indications
Travelers’ diarrhea due to noninvasive strains of E. coli.
Limitations of Use
Not for use if diarrhea complicated by fever or blood in stool, or due to pathogens other than noninvasive E. coli.
Aemcolo Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. ≥18yrs: 338mg (2 tabs) twice daily for 3 days.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Aemcolo Contraindications
Not Applicable
Aemcolo Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aemcolo Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue and consider alternative if diarrhea worsens or persists >48hrs. Discontinue and evaluate if C. difficile-associated diarrhea suspected or confirmed. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Aemcolo Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aemcolo Interactions
Interactions
Avoid alcohol.
Aemcolo Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, constipation, dyspepsia.
Aemcolo Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aemcolo Note
Not Applicable
Aemcolo Patient Counseling
See Literature
