DOSAGE:
Niclovix should be taken at meal time with water. The capsule should be swallowed whole.
For Children (18 Months to 5 years) use Niclovix as advised by the physician or pour contents of 1 capsule into a spoon, mix with water and give once a day.
Children (5-11 years)- 1 capsule once a day; if the child cannot swallow, empty contents in a spoon, mix with water and administer
Adults & above 12 years- 2 capsules once a day.
INDICATIONS:
It reduces episodes of acute pain
It reduces the rate of hospitalization
It prolongs survival
It improves growth in children with SCD
It reduces complications from SCD
It improves quality of life
It is safe for the patient with minimal side effects (very few may have headache)
It is affordable for patient reducing cost of treatment
