Diloxanide furoate

Indications & Dose:

Chronic amoebiasis | Acute amoebiasis as adjunct to metronidazole or tinidazole 

• BY MOUTH


•  Child 12–17 years: 500 mg 3 times a day for 10 days 


• Adult: 500 mg 3 times a day for 10 days


•  NOTE: Not licensed for use in children under 25 kg body-weight.

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Flatulence . pruritus . urticaria . vomiting

 PREGNANCY Manufacturer advises avoid—no information available.

 BREAST FEEDING Manufacturer advises avoid

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