Merinethol 50mg Tablet

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Manufactured by: RMPL Pharma LLP
Contains / Salt: Mercaptopurine

Merinethol 50mg Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip

₹ 75

10 Tablet | 1 Strip

₹ 75

people have bought this recently

Manufactured by: RMPL Pharma LLP
Contains / Salt: Mercaptopurine

Merinethol Information

Merinethol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Merinethol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Merinethol Benefits & Uses

Merinethol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Other Benefits

Merinethol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Merinethol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Merinethol is used -

Moderate

Intestinal Ulcer
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Bilrubin Level
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Mild

Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Infection
Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria

Merinethol Related Warnings

Is the use of Merinethol safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Merinethol safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Merinethol on the Kidneys?

Moderate
What is the effect of Merinethol on the Liver?

Moderate
What is the effect of Merinethol on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Merinethol with Other Drugs

Merinethol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Merinethol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merinethol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia
Blood Cancer
Neutropenia
Hyperkalemia
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Merinethol

Is this Merinethol habit forming or addictive?

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No

Merinethol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Merinethol

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Merinethol

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Purixan (mercaptopurine)

KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019

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Merinethol Information

Merinethol Benefits & Uses

Merinethol Dosage & How to Take

Merinethol Side Effects

Merinethol Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Merinethol with Other Drugs

Merinethol Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Merinethol

Merinethol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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