Riam Suspension Uses

About Riam Suspension

Riam Suspension uses include the treatment of amoebic dysentery, giardiasis, and infections caused by anaerobic bacteria in the gut, mouth, and other parts of the body. It contains metronidazole, which kills certain bacteria and parasites by damaging their genetic material so they cannot grow. Use it only under medical supervision because the dose depends on the infection, age, and body weight.

Riam Suspension Uses

Your doctor might give you Riam Suspension for:

• Infections caused by anaerobic bacteria
• Amoebic dysentery
• Amoebic liver abscess
• Giardiasis
• Trichomoniasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Acute ulcerative gingivitis
• Acute dental infections
• Prevention of infection after surgery
• H. pylori eradication in children with other medicines

Riam Suspension Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Each 5ml contains 200mg of metronidazole
• Anaerobic infections: 800mg first, then 400mg every 8 hours, usually for 7 days
• Amoebiasis: 400mg to 800mg three times daily for 5 to 10 days, depending on the type
• Giardiasis: 2g once daily for 3 days, or 400mg three times daily for 5 days
• Trichomoniasis: 200mg three times daily for 7 days, or 2g as a single dose
• Bacterial vaginosis: 400mg twice daily for 5 to 7 days, or 2g as a single dose

Children Dosage:

• Over 10 years: same as adult dosage
• Anaerobic infections, 8 weeks to 12 years: 20mg to 30mg per kg per day as one dose or divided every 8 hours
• Giardiasis for 3 days: 1 to 3 years 500mg once daily, 3 to 7 years 600mg to 800mg once daily, 7 to 10 years 1g once daily
• Amoebic dysentery for 5 days: 1 to 3 years 200mg three times daily, 3 to 7 years 200mg four times daily, 7 to 10 years 400mg three times daily
• Babies and children under 10kg need smaller doses set by the doctor

How to Take:

• Shake the bottle well before each dose.
• Measure the dose with the measuring cup or syringe, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take the doses at evenly spaced times each day.
• Complete the full course even if you feel better.
• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 48 hours after the last dose.

Riam Suspension Warnings

Don't use Riam Suspension if you:

• Are allergic to metronidazole or any ingredient
• Are allergic to similar medicines such as tinidazole

Riam Suspension Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have liver disease
• Have Cockayne syndrome
• Have epilepsy or a nerve disease
• Have a blood disorder
• Are on kidney dialysis
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Take warfarin, lithium, disulfiram, busulfan, or seizure medicines

Also, remember:

• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after it
• It may turn your urine dark
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so take care when driving
• Your doctor may check your blood count if treatment lasts more than 10 days
• Stop it and see a doctor if you get numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Riam Suspension Side Effects

Riam Suspension is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Metallic or unpleasant taste
• Furred tongue
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dark urine

Serious side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Seizures
• Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
• Confusion or hallucinations
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Severe skin rash with blisters or peeling

Storage Instructions

• Store below 25°C
• Protect from light
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date

Packaging and Quantity

Riam Suspension is available as:

• 200mg/5ml: Pack of 90ml suspension

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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