The usual adult dose is 250 mg every 6 hours. For the following infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours: streptococcal pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, and uncomplicated cystitis in patients over 15 years of age. Cystitis therapy should be continued for 7 to 14 days.
Hemochromatosis definition, a rare metabolic disorder characterized by a bronzed skin, cirrhosis, and severe diabetes, caused by the deposit in tissue, especially of the liver and pancreas, of hemosiderin and other pigments containing iron. See more.
(Hemochromatosis). Iron overload, also known as hemochromatosis, is an unusual health condition wherein the body accumulates excessive iron which causes the body to rust'. In such cases, the excessive iron stored by the body actually degrades the cell membranes in the heart, liver and pancreas.he model treatment for hemochromatosis is to get rid of half to one pint (250 ml to 500 ml) of blood each week till the levels of iron becomes normal in the bloodstream. Generally, people suffering from hemochromatosis have approximately 25 grams (25,000 milligrams) of surplus iron in their systems.