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Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate

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Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate is a combination of two antibiotics which is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of the infection-causing microorganisms. Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as the prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Diloxanide. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Indications

• Diarrhea • Dysentery

Mechanism of action

Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Diloxanide. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Nausea • Headache • Dryness in mouth • Metallic taste • Flatulence

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] Consuming alcohol while taking Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids? There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Having problems like gas Dysentery and low digestion since 1 month ZENFLOX OZ twice daily for 3 daysEconorm sachet twice daily for 3 dayssyrup ASTOZYME 15ml twice daily for 1 week What is the reason of diarrhea. I have used syrup and tablet. Hello, it can be infective or allergic in nature. Depends on factors like fever, froth in stools and pain abdomen. Encourage intake of fluids to drink. Give ORS, coconut water and lemon water to drink. Indigestion dysentery flatulence Good physical activity if no contraindications Avoid stress Less Tea, coffee and milk More curd and butter milk Should meet a gastroenterologist and physician What will happen if any child 1 year old intake overdose of iron syrup i.e. 5 ml in place of 5 drops? Also tell me the common side effect and treatment to face problem. Please see that if any of following symptoms are there. Also Blood iron levels need to be checked.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are the hallmark of iron poisoning and usually develop within 30 min-6 hr after ingestion. Hematemesis and bloody diarrhea may develop in more serious poisonings. The gastrointestinal signs may subside over 6-12 hr; however, careful observation is warranted My son has suffering from diarrhoea, he has 12 times green colour watery dysentery. My family doctor prescribed for him Redotil sachets, pro well sachets, Oflomac M syrup and Ranifol dry SYRUP. Please suggest me proper treatment You can continue treatment advised by your Best antibiotics for dysentery?? ORS and antibiotics are prescribed after the patient is examined in clinic
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