Dilamide 500 mg

Dilamide 500 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

Diloxanide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis

Dilamide 500 mg | 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.

Dilamide 500 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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.

Dilamide 500 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Dilamide 500 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting

Dilamide 500 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

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

Dilamide 500 mg | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.

Dilamide 500 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Amoebicides