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This medicine is used to treat intestinal infections caused by amoeba, which can cause diarrhea. It works directly in the gut to kill the parasites. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding.
Indications
Diloxanide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis
Pharmacology
Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which is hydrolysed in the gut, thus releasing the free diloxanide which acts as an amoebicide. It is given alone in asymptomatic cyst passers. For patients with active amoebic infections, it can be administered with a 5-nitroimidazole e.g. metronidazole or tinidazole.
Dosage & Administration
Important: Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Adult: The recommended dose is 500 mg 3 times/day for 10 days. May repeat course if needed.
Child: >25 kg: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days, repeated if necessary.
Interaction
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Precautions & Warnings
Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
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