DI-IODOHYDROXYQUINOLINE

Indications & Dose:

Giardiasis, intestinal amoebiasis, amoebic colitis, monilial and trichomonas vaginitis.

Treatment of amoebiasis: 

Adult:  650mg thrice daily for 20 days.

Children: 10 mg/kg body wt thrice daily. 

Contraindications:

Renal, hepatic damage, hypersensitivity & iodine intolerance

Side Effects:

Vomiting, skin rash, visual disturbance. Nausea, dermatitis, itching, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, goitre, headache

Cautions:

Thyroid disease. 

Precautions:

Prolonged treatment in high dosage for more than 14 days may cause peripheral neuritis and optic nerve damage.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding: Safety not established.

Old age: May be given in reduced dose. 

Interaction:

Drugs

Iodine containing drugs.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: