Dilamide 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (100's pack: ৳ 500.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diloxanide furoate |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of intestinal amoebiasis
Pharmacology
- Diloxanide acts as a luminal amoebicide
- Hydrolyses in the gut to release free diloxanide
- Can be administered with 5-nitroimidazole for active amoebic infections
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 500mg 3 times/day for 10 days
- Child dose (>25kg): 20mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days
Interaction
- No known drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Possible side-effects include flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not classified by FDA for pregnancy category
- Caution advised for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Exercising caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Avoiding excess dosage
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides