Entamizole DS 500Mg/400Mg Tablet is composed ofDescription
Entamizole DS tablets contain diloxanide furoate 500mg & metronidazole 400mg in it. Diloxanide furoate is used for treating amoeba infections. While metronidazole acts as an antibiotic (acts against bacterial infections) & antiprotozoal (acts against protozoal infections) medication.
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Ingredients
- Diloxanide Furoate
- Metronidazole
Directions For Use
- For oral administration i.e. via the mouth only
- This tablet should be taken with food
- Swallow the tablet as a whole & don’t chew or crush on it
- Complete the full prescribed course of treatment even if you start feeling well
- Store it at room temperature below 30 degree C
- Store it away from the source of heat & direct light.
Safety Information/Precautions
- Avoid its use if you are allergic to diloxanide furoate or metronidazole, or any other ingredient present in entamizole tablets
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking entamizole tablets
- Before using entamizole ds tablets, inform doctor if using medications like alcohol, anticoagulants, ciclosporin, antimicrobials, cimetidine, fluorouracil, phenytoin, lithium, or phenobarbital as entamizole may interact with these and produce side effects
- It should be very cautiously used in neurodegenerative disorder of the brain (e.g. multiple sclerosis) & in epilepsy or any other convulsion disorders.
- Entamizole tablets can make your vision blurred or cause dizziness. So you should avoid performing high alert activities.
When not to use
- Its use in pregnant females and lactating mothers is usually not preferred unless it is very necessary. Consult doctor before use
- Inform doctor if you suffer from conditions like alcohol intoxication, liver disease, too much alcohol drinking habit, lower seizure threshold, seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain), or tingling/pain in hands or feet
Side effects
The patients using this medicine may experience the following:
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
Pregnancy
Both its components diloxanide furoate & metronidazole should be used in case-specific recommendation and only after consulting a doctor.
Lactation
Both its components diloxanide furoate & metronidazole should be used in case-specific recommendation and only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist
Faqs
Is it safe to use entamizole ds tablets in pregnancy?
Both its components diloxanide furoate & metronidazole should be used in case-specific recommendation and only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist
Are entamizole ds tablets useful for stomach infections and amoebiasis?
Yes, entamizole ds tablets are very useful for treating stomach infections & amoebiasis. But it should only be used upon doctor’s recommendation
What time is best for taking entamizole?
Its best taken after eating food. Also, it should be used at the same time each day so that it provides most benefit.
Which antibiotics are unsafe during pregnancy?
They include bactrim, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, furadantin, macrobid, minocycline, septra & macrodantin.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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