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Indications & Uses
Anaroxyl is used to help prevent and control capillary bleeding, whether it occurs during surgery or arises from other, non-surgical causes.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For the prevention and treatment of capillary bleeding, 4 to 12 tablets are taken over the course of the day, depending on the severity of the case, preferably one hour before meals. Before surgery, treatment is started on the evening beforehand, given either orally or by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of usually 1.5 to 5 mg, with a further injection given about half an hour before the operation. Injections should be given by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route, though in emergencies they may be given intravenously. Tablets should be taken orally.
Side Effects
No adverse effects have been reported when this medicine is taken at the recommended dose.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Because it contains diprophylline at 90 mg per ml, the dose of the 5 mg per ml injection given to premature babies, infants and young children should not go above 0.3 ml.
Contraindications
No known contraindications have been identified.