Dosing and uses of Derifil, Chloresium (chlorophyll)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
tablet
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 100mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
100-200 mg/day PO; may increase to 300 mg if needed
Alternatively, tablets may be placed in ostomy receptacle instead of taken orally
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
tablet
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 100mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
>12 years: 100-200 mg/day PO; may increase to 300 mg if needed
Alternatively, tablets may be placed in ostomy receptacle instead of taken orally
Derifil, Chloresium (chlorophyll) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Common
- GI cramping
- Diarrhea
- Stains stools dark green
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Decrease dose if GI cramping or diarrhea occur
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Derifil, Chloresium (chlorophyll)
Mechanism of action
GI deodorant
