Diloxide 500 mg Tablet

Diloxide 500 mg Tablet

Indications

Diloxanide 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.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Side Effects

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