Diloxanide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Entamide, Furamide

Proper Use of This Medicine

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

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

Dosing - The dose of diloxanide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of diloxanide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your 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 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 medicine, 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 medicine:

• 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 medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.