Diloxide

Diloxide500 mg

Tablet

Diloxanide Furoate

ACME Laboratories Ltd.

Product Code : 5021
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Indications of Diloxide 500 mg

Diloxanide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis

Theropeutic Class

Amoebicides

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 of Diloxide 500 mg

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.

Dosage of Diloxide 500 mg

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 of Diloxide 500 mg

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects of Diloxide 500 mg

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.

Drug Classes

Amoebicides

Mode Of Action

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.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
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