Diloxanide

Uses	Intestinal infection
Therapy	Antiprotozoal
Side Effects	Sickness, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, stomach pain

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Molecule Description

Diloxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that is used to treat intestinal infections caused by microorganisms. Diloxanide contains diloxanide furoate as an active ingredient. This medicine works by preventing the parasite Entamoeba histolytica from growing and spreading in the body. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better within a few days. Always finish the course of prescribed medicines for effective treatment. Before taking Diloxanide, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding, and about your complete medical history. This medicine should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

Uses

Diloxanide is used to treat intestinal infections/illnesses caused by the protozoan parasite.
This medicine is used to eliminate the parasite and prevent the spread of the infection to others.

Contraindications

When should one not use Diloxanide

If you are allergic to diloxanide furoate or any other ingredient of Diloxanide.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Sickness
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information about the use of Diloxanide during pregnancy. You can use the medicine during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

There is limited information about the safety of Diloxanide during lactation. You can use the medicine in breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

There is limited information on the effect of Diloxanide on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

There is limited information on the interaction of alcohol with Diloxanide. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are having an operation or dental treatment, inform the person performing the procedure about Diloxanide you are taking.
You are taking any other medication, be sure that they are compatible with Diloxanide.
Check the expiry date of the medicine before consuming it.
Never give this medicine to anybody else, even if their condition looks to be the same as yours.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Diloxanide works by inhibiting the microorganism that causes infection in the intestine.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can affect the way how Diloxanide works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Always inform your doctor about any other medicines, herbals, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Dosage

Overdose

Never exceed the recommended dosage. If you feel you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this medication, contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Diloxanide, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Do not consume a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Diloxanide is an anti-protozoal medicine used to treat amoebic dysentery and other gastrointestinal diseases caused by the parasite called Entamoeba histolytica.

Diloxanide acts by preventing Entamoeba histolytica growth and reproduction in the intestines.

The common side effects of Diloxanide include nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and stomach pain. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.

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