Pronunciation: PAR oh moe MYE sin

Brand: Paromycin

Humatin 250 mg

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What is the most important information I should know about paromomycin?

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is paromomycin?

Paromomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Paromomycin is used to treat certain intestinal infections. Paromomycin is also used to treat certain liver problems.

Paromomycin may also be used for purposes not listed here.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking paromomycin?

You should not use paromomycin if you are allergic to it.

To make sure paromomycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

  • kidney disease; or
  • an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis.

It is not known whether paromomycin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether paromomycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take paromomycin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take with food.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Paromomycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking paromomycin?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of paromomycin?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody; or
  • little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

  • stomach cramps; or
  • mild diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect paromomycin?

Other drugs may interact with paromomycin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about paromomycin.


Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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