Diloxanide : How to Use - Entamide, Furamide

Diloxanide - Systemic

Brand Names

Entamide, Furamide Diloxanide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug after meals to lessen possible stomach upset, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.

To help clear up your infection completely, take this drug for the full time of treat Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of diloxanide will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of diloxanide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For amebiasis:
  - Adults and children 12 years of age and older Oral, 500 milligrams - mg three times a day for ten days.
  - Children up to 12 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 mg per kilogram - kg - 9 mg per pound of body weight per day given in three divided doses for ten days.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.