Diloxanide + Metronidazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Diloxanide furoate with metronidazole is a combination medicine for gut infections caused by parasites. In Pakistan it is sold as tablets and suspensions under brands such as Entamizole and many others.
How Diloxanide + Metronidazole works
Metronidazole kills amoebae and giardia that have invaded the gut wall and tissues. Diloxanide acts inside the bowel and clears the cyst form of the amoeba, which helps prevent the infection from coming back or spreading.
What is Diloxanide + Metronidazole used for?
- Amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis)
- Clearing amoebic cysts from the gut
- Giardiasis
Side effects of Diloxanide + Metronidazole
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Wind and bloating
- Dark urine (harmless, from metronidazole)
Get medical help for a severe rash, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, fits, or confusion. Also see a doctor if diarrhoea is bloody and you have a high fever or severe pain.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least two days afterwards. It can cause severe nausea, vomiting, flushing and a fast heartbeat.
- Tell your doctor if you take warfarin or lithium.
- Tell your doctor about liver disease or nervous system problems.
- Use clean, safe drinking water and wash hands well to prevent reinfection.
- Avoid it in early pregnancy unless a doctor advises it.
Frequently asked questions about Diloxanide + Metronidazole
Why are diloxanide and metronidazole combined?
Metronidazole treats the active infection in the gut wall, while diloxanide clears cysts left in the bowel. Together they treat the infection and lower the chance of relapse.
Can I drink alcohol with this medicine?
No. Alcohol with metronidazole can cause a strong reaction with vomiting and palpitations. Avoid it during treatment and for two days after.
Diloxanide + Metronidazole brands and prices in Pakistan
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