Taurolidine

Chemical formula: C₇H₁₆N₄O₄S₂  Molecular mass: 284.35 g/mol  PubChem compound: 29566

Pregnancy

Taurolidine has shown no evidence of teratogenicity in animal studies, but administration to pregnant women should only be undertaken if the clinician considers it essential.

Nursing mothers

Taurolidine has shown no evidence of teratogenicity in animal studies, but administration to lactating women should only be undertaken if the clinician considers it essential.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None stated.

Adverse reactions


Taurolidine is generally well-tolerated. Occasional local pain or irritation may occur in conscious, sensitive patient following the initial instillation, and can be abolished for subsequent taurolidine instillations by the pre-installation of 10 ml 0.1% lignocaine.

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