INN monograph
Streptomycin
Amphenicol-class Antibacterial [EPC], Non-Standardized Bacterial Allergenic Extract [EPC] · POM
Source-linked · Updated 03 Aug 2026 · Source: Local active-ingredient clinical extract; FDA drug label via OpenFDA/DailyMed; RxNorm (NLM RxNav); PubChem
Kenya market
Wholesale / list prices where loaded
Risk first
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients.
- Additional absolute contraindications are indication- and product-specific — consult SmPC.
Precautions
- Warnings and Storage: Ask a professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have severe symptoms.
- Keep away from children.
- If you have a reaction to this product that is not positive, discontinue use.
- Store in a cool and dry place. *CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE, NOT FDA EVALUATED.
- This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Point of care
Dosing
Adult
How to Use Mix with half a cup of water 3-4 times per day. Ages 12 or older, 10 drops. Ages 12-2, 5 drops. Ages 2 and under, consult your Doctor.
Paediatric
See label paediatric section if present; otherwise use paediatric formulary — do not extrapolate adult doses.
Renal
Review renal impairment dosing; many agents need CrCl/eGFR adjustment.
- CrCl 0–120: Confirm renal dosing in product SmPC / primary label.
Hepatic
Review hepatic impairment dosing; monitor LFTs if agent is hepatically cleared or hepatotoxic.
Safety
Drug interactions
- Professional use: confirm indication, dose, duration, monitoring and patient counselling points against current Kenya STG / EML and the product SmPC.
- Document allergy status and key interactions.
Safety
Adverse effects
- Ototoxicity, tinnitus, allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions, headache, neuromuscular block and respiratory arrest with peritoneal cavity administration, nausea, ataxia.
Use
Indications
- Uses Temporarily relieves discomfort due to kidney issues, including occasional frequent urination, foamy urine, headaches, increased blood pressure levels, increased tiredness, itching, lower back discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, need to urinate at night, muscle twitching, and cramps.* *CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE, NOT FDA EVALUATED.
- This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Pharmacology
Mode of action
Mechanism is agent-specific.
Full mechanism text
Mechanism is agent-specific. At receptor, enzyme, ion channel, transporter or microbial target level, the drug alters a physiological or pathological pathway to produce its therapeutic effect. Confirm precise molecular mechanism in current SmPC / pharmacology reference for this INN before high-stakes decisions.
ADME
Pharmacokinetics & PD
| Onset | Product-specific |
|---|---|
| Duration | Product-specific |
| Route | See product SmPC |
| Elimination | are product-specific. Consider food effects, protein binding, hepatic CYP/UGT |
| Half-life | when adjusting for organ impairment, age and drug interactions. Verify parameters in the current SmPC. |
Full PK/PD text
Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion are product-specific. Consider food effects, protein binding, hepatic CYP/UGT metabolism, renal clearance and half-life when adjusting for organ impairment, age and drug interactions. Verify parameters in the current SmPC.
Kenya
Brands & prices
| Brand | Company | Pack | KES |
|---|---|---|---|
| No brands linked yet. | |||
Special populations
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk; prefer agents with better reproductive data when alternatives exist.
Lactation
Assess infant risk vs benefit of maternal therapy; prefer agents with lactation data.
Diet
Food & alcohol
- Food
- Food
Trust
Sources & disclaimer
Source: Local active-ingredient clinical extract; FDA drug label via OpenFDA/DailyMed; RxNorm (NLM RxNav); PubChem
Clinical review date not recorded.
Decision support only — not a substitute for clinical judgment, product SmPC, or Kenya STG/EML.