Diloxanide + Tinidazole Benefits & Uses

Diloxanide + Tinidazole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Giardiasis
Amebiasis
Dysentery

Diloxanide + Tinidazole 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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: Dosage strength: Diloxanide (500 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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: Dosage strength: Diloxanide (500 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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: Dosage strength: Diloxanide (500 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet

Diloxanide + Tinidazole Side Effects

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

Moderate

Depression

Mild

Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
Weakness
Fatigue
Pain or discomfort
Diarrhoea
Discoloration of Urine
Rash

Common

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

Diloxanide + Tinidazole Related Warnings

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

Diloxanide + Tinidazole can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Diloxanide + Tinidazole, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diloxanide + Tinidazole safe during breastfeeding?

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

Diloxanide + Tinidazole may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diloxanide + Tinidazole on the Liver?

Diloxanide + Tinidazole has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Diloxanide + Tinidazole on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Diloxanide + Tinidazole for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diloxanide + Tinidazole with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Ketoconazole

Cimetidine

Warfarin

Mild

Phenobarbital

Diloxanide + Tinidazole Contraindications

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

Nausea and Vomiting
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Diloxanide + Tinidazole

Is this Diloxanide + Tinidazole habit forming or addictive?

Diloxanide + Tinidazole does not cause addiction.

Diloxanide + Tinidazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diloxanide + Tinidazole

Taking Diloxanide + Tinidazole with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diloxanide + Tinidazole

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Diloxanide + Tinidazole as it can have severe side effects.