Dimet Plus

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Dimet Plus Information

Dimet Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Dimet Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Dimet Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Dimet Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Flatulence. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dimet Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dimet Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Dimet Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Dimet Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dimet Plus related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Dimet Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dimet Plus contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Dimet Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dimet Plus is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Dimet Plus Benefits & Uses

Dimet Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dimet Plus 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


Dimet Plus Side Effects

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • पेट की गैस
  • Itching or burning

Dimet Plus Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dimet Plus safe for pregnant women?


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

  • Is the use of Dimet Plus safe during breastfeeding?


    Dimet Plus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Dimet Plus. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Liver?


    Dimet Plus may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

  • What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Heart?


    Dimet Plus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.



Severe Interaction of Dimet Plus with Other Drugs

Dimet Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Dimet Plus Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Dimet Plus

  • Is this Dimet Plus habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Dimet Plus has not been reported.

Dimet Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dimet Plus


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

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dimet Plus


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dimet Plus with alcohol.



Frequently asked Questions about Dimet Plus

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Dimet Plus?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Dimet Plus can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Dimet Plus work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Dimet Plus 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Dimet Plus used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Dimet Plus is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Dimet Plus carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Dimet Plus may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Dimet Plus without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Dimet Plus is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840

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