Mercury(II) chloride

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# Overview
Mercury(II) chloride is an antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of temporary relief of symptoms associated with gastrointestinal discomforts.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with gastrointestinal discomforts, Adults: Take five granules three times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
- Children: Take three granules and follow adult directions.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Mercury(II) chloride in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
- Hypersensitivity

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- Pregnancy Category
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Mercury(II) chloride in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Mercury(II) chloride during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercury(II) chloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Mercury(II) chloride in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Storage in the drug label.

# Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Mercury(II) chloride in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Mercury(II) chloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- MERCURIUS CORROSIVUS 

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Mercury(II) chloride Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price