The usual course of treatment is 7 days. This may be continued for up to 14 days if required. Afix® Capsule: Adult & Child over 10 years: 200-400 mg daily 1-2 divided doses. Gonorrhoea: 400 mg as a single dose.
Afix® is generally well tolerated. The majority of adverse reactions observed in clinical trials were mild and self-limiting in nature. Gastro-intestinal disturbances: Diarrhoea (if severe diarrhoea occurs, Afix® should be discontinued), changes in the color of stool, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence have been reported. Central nervous system disturbances: Headache, dizziness etc. Others: Hypersensitivity reactions which usually subsided upon discontinuation of therapy; infrequent and reversible haematological changes; elevation of serum amylase etc.
