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Diloxanide

Uses

Diloxanide is used in the treatment of worm infections and intestinal amoebiasis.

How it Works

How Diloxanide works Diloxanide belongs to the class of medications known as luminal amoebicides. It acts within the bowel (the lumen of the bowel) to eliminate the amoeba responsible for the infection.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Diloxanide include nausea, vomiting, itching, flatulence, decreased appetite, and red spots or bumps.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Diloxanide to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
  • It should be taken with food.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet; swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby; do not take it during pregnancy.
  • Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Diloxanide.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick or have infections.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Do not skip doses; finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better.
  • Stopping the medication early may increase your risk of further infection.

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Frequently asked questions

It is used alone or in combination with medications like metronidazole and tinidazole to treat chronic or acute intestinal amoebiasis.
Diloxanide furoate, or Diloxanide, is a luminal amoebicide that targets and kills amoebae in the intestine.
Diloxanide furoate is banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).
Diloxanide furoate, also known as Diloxanide, is a luminal amoebicidal agent used to treat intestinal infections caused by amoebae.