Mercury(II) chloride
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Overview
Mercury(II) chloride is an antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of temporary relief of symptoms associated with gastrointestinal discomforts. Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with gastrointestinal discomforts, Adults: Take five granules three times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
- Children: Take three granules and follow adult directions.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Mercury(II) chloride in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Mercury(II) chloride during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Storage in the drug label.
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Mercury(II) chloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- MERCURIUS CORROSIVUS ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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