Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED HUMATIN™ Capsules each contain paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin, are supplied as follows: NDC 80725-250-01: Bottles of 100 The capsule is Dark Blue Opaque /White Opaque, imprinted with "HP 38" in black ink on the cap and on the body.; PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 80725-250-01 Humatin™ Paromomycin Sulfate Capsules, USP 250 mg 100 Capsules Rx only Container Label 250 mg 100 count
- HOW SUPPLIED HUMATIN™ Capsules each contain paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin, are supplied as follows: NDC 80725-250-01: Bottles of 100 The capsule is Dark Blue Opaque /White Opaque, imprinted with "HP 38" in black ink on the cap and on the body.
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 80725-250-01 Humatin™ Paromomycin Sulfate Capsules, USP 250 mg 100 Capsules Rx only Container Label 250 mg 100 count
Overview
Paromomycin sulfate is a broad spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces riomosus var. paromomycinus. It is a white, amorphous, stable, water-soluble product. Paromomycin sulfate is designated chemically as 0-2, 6-Diamino-2, 6-dideoxy-β -L-idopyranosyl-(1→3)-0-β -D-ribofuranosyl-(1→5)-0-[2-amino-2-deoxy-α -D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-2-deoxystreptamine sulfate (salt). The molecular formula is C 23 H 45 N 5 O 14 •xH 2 SO 4 , with a molecular weight of 615.64 (base). Its structural formula is: Each capsule, for oral administration, contains paromomycin sulfate equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue # 1, D&C Red # 28, FD&C Red # 40, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink for the 250 mg capsule contains D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue # 1, FD&C blue # 2, FD&C red # 40, iron oxide black, pharmaceutical shellac glaze, and propylene glycol. Image
Indications & Usage
Paromomycin sulfate is indicated for intestinal amebiasis–acute and chronic (NOTE-It is not effective in extraintestinal amebiasis); management of hepatic coma–as adjunctive therapy. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of HUMATIN™ Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, HUMATIN™ Capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Dosage & Administration
Intestinal amebiasis: Adults and Pediatric Patients: Usual dose—25 to 35 mg/kg body weight daily, administered in three doses with meals, for five to ten days. Management of hepatic coma: Adults: Usual dose—4 g daily in divided doses, given at regular intervals for five to six days.
Warnings & Precautions
No warnings available yet.
Contraindications
Paromomycin sulfate is contraindicated in individuals with a history of previous hypersensitivity reactions to it. It is also contraindicated in intestinal obstruction.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea have been reported in patients on doses over 3 g daily. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, Waylis Therapeutics LLC at 844-200-7910 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Storage & Handling
STORAGE Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP controlled Room Temperature] Protect from moisture. Preserve in tight containers as defined in the USP. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. MANUFACTURED FOR: Waylis Therapeutics LLC Rahway, NJ 07065 51UWT0000002US02 Revised: 10/2025 logo
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