Diloxanide Benefits & Uses

Diloxanide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Amebiasis

Diloxanide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Diloxanide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diloxanide is used -

Common

Headache
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Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
पेट की गैस
Itching or burning
Loss of appetite

Diloxanide Related Warnings

Is the use of Diloxanide safe for pregnant women?

Diloxanide can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Diloxanide right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Diloxanide safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Diloxanide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Diloxanide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Diloxanide on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Diloxanide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Diloxanide on the Liver?

Diloxanide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Diloxanide on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Diloxanide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Diloxanide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diloxanide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Nausea and Vomiting
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Diloxanide

Is this Diloxanide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Diloxanide has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Diloxanide since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Diloxanide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Diloxanide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Diloxanide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diloxanide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Diloxanide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Diloxanide

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Diloxanide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown