Dilamide
Diloxanide Furoate → (4 brands)
Unit Price
৳ 5.00
100's pack৳ 500.00
(100's pack: ৳ 500.00)
Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
Drug Class
Amoebicides
Indication
Intestinal amoebiasis
Dosage Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
Compare Alternate Brands
Same generic (Diloxanide Furoate), 500 mg, Tablet — 2 alternate brands available.
Indication DetailsView
Diloxanide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis
Therapeutic ClassView
Amoebicides
PharmacologyView
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.
DosageView
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.
Child: >25 kg: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days, repeated if necessary.
Side EffectsView
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
ContraindicationsView
Hypersensitivity.
PrecautionsView
Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
InteractionsView
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Pregnancy & LactationView
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.