Dilamide 250 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diloxanide furoate |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Dilamide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis
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.
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.
Interaction
- There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides