Diloxanide + Metronidazole Benefits & Uses

Diloxanide + Metronidazole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diloxanide + Metronidazole 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: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole
Adult(Female)	Disease: Trichomoniasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole
Geriatric	Disease: Trichomoniasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole

Diloxanide + Metronidazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Diloxanide + Metronidazole safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Diloxanide + Metronidazole in pregnant women.
Is the use of Diloxanide + Metronidazole safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Diloxanide + Metronidazole. If you see any side effects, stop taking Diloxanide + Metronidazole immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Diloxanide + Metronidazole again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diloxanide + Metronidazole on the Kidneys?

Diloxanide + Metronidazole rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diloxanide + Metronidazole on the Liver?

Diloxanide + Metronidazole is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Diloxanide + Metronidazole on the Heart?

Diloxanide + Metronidazole may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diloxanide + Metronidazole with Other Drugs

Diloxanide + Metronidazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Amoxicillin

Mild

Amitriptyline

Diloxanide + Metronidazole Contraindications

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

Nausea and Vomiting
Allergy
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Diloxanide + Metronidazole

Is this Diloxanide + Metronidazole habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Diloxanide + Metronidazole is addictive.

Diloxanide + Metronidazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diloxanide + Metronidazole

It is safe to take Diloxanide + Metronidazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diloxanide + Metronidazole

Taking alcohol with Diloxanide + Metronidazole can be dangerous.