Kanamycin (Oral)

Brand Names : Kantrex

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine may be taken on a full or empty stomach.

Keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of oral kanamycin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of oral kanamycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (capsule):
  • For patients in a coma from liver disease:
    • Adults and children - 2 to 3 grams every six hours.
  • For cleaning the bowel before surgery:
    • Adults and children - 1 gram every hour for four hours; then, 1 gram every six hours for thirty-six to seventy-two hours.

Missed dose - For patients taking oral kanamycin before any surgery affecting the bowel :

• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat and moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.