Diloxanide (Entamide, Furamide)

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Diloxanide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Entamide, Furamide

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Diloxanide (dye-LOKS-a-nide) is used to treat an infection called amebiasis, which is caused by protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). It works by killing the protozoa.

Diloxanide is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage form.

Oral

Tablets (United Kingdom)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

Entamide

Furamide

*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Diloxanide (Systemic)

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