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Diloxide
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
Generic: Diloxanide Furoate
Safety Advices
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Diloxide. Please consult your doctor.
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Diloxide may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Diloxide during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Diloxide may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of Diloxide in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Diloxide in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Diloxide 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Diloxide belongs to the class of medications called luminal amebicide. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and intestinal infections caused by an organism called amoeba (intestinal amebiasis). It kills the infection causing microorganisms. Diloxide should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some...
... Show moreUses of Diloxide
- Worm infections
- Intestinal amoebiasis
Side effects of Diloxide
Common
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
How to use Diloxide
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diloxide may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Diloxide works
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Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Diloxide to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Diloxide.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Brief Description
Indication
Intestinal amoebiasis
Adult Dose
Oral
Intestinal amoebiasis
Adult: 500 mg tid for 10 days. May repeat course if needed.
Child Dose
Oral
Intestinal amoebiasis
Child: >25 kg: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days, repeated if necessary.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
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.
Precaution
Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
Side Effect
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
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