Leaflet WILPRAFEN 3% oral suspension
Indicated for: bacterial infections
Route of administration: oral
Substance: josamycin (macrolide antibiotic)
ATC: J01FA07 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Josamycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including respiratory, skin, and genital infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, with a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
The medication is taken orally, usually two to three times daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the prescribed dose and duration of treatment to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, hepatotoxicity or severe hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Josamycin is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to macrolides or severe hepatic impairment.
General data about WILPRAFEN 3%
- Substance: josamycin
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W03839001
- Concentration: 3%
- Pharmaceutical form: oral suspension
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for josamycin
Concentrations available for josamycin
- 3%
- 500mg