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Diarol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Sachet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Diarol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Diarol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Diarol also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Diarol have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Diarol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Diarol is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Diarol related warnings talks about Diarol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Diarol since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Diarol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Diarol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Diarol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Diarol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diarol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Diarol safe for pregnant women?
Diarol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Diarol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Diarol safe during breastfeeding?
Diarol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diarol on the Kidneys?
Diarol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diarol on the Liver?
Side effects of Diarol on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Diarol on the Heart?
Diarol is completely safe for the heart.
Diarol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diarol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diarol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Diarol.
Interaction between Food and Diarol
Taking Diarol with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diarol
Information about the interaction of Diarol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Diarol acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
No, Diarol is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Yes, Diarol is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
Take Diarol as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, Diarol is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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