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Entamizole DS

    Entamizole DS

    Entamizole DS (Diloxanide Furoate/ Metronidazole) is an approach in the management of amoebiasis offering therapeutic benefits over the previously regiments. It is a combination of diloxanide furoate, a luminal amoebicide. thus constitutes a potent and comprehensive therapy for all forms of amoebiasis.

    Indication: Acute amoebic dysentery chronic intestinal amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Hepatic amoebiasis, and other systemic diseases due to E. Histolytrica.

    Package Contains:

    Each packet contains film coated 30 tablets in 3 strips of Entamizole. It is also available in suspension/syrup form.

    Ingredients:

    Entamizole DS

    Each film coated tablet contains:

    Diloxanide Furoate B.P 500mg

    Metronidazole U.S.P 400mg

    Dosage:

    The recommended dosage of Entamizole DS for adults is 1 tablet thrice daily for five days.

    In refectory cases, the treatment can be continued up to 10 days, if desired by physician prolonged administration e.g as prophylaxis is not recommended.

    Contraindications and Warnings:

    To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

    Avoid during pregnancy. Prolonged administration, e.g as a prophylactic is not recommended.

    Regular clinical and laboratory monitoring (especially leucocyte count) is advised if administration for more than 10 days is continued to be necessary and patients should be monitored for adverse reactions, such as peripheral or central neuropathy.

    Treatment of Overdosage:

    Early gastric lavage is recommended for gross overdosage. There is so specific treatment.

    Instructions:

    For use under medical direction. Protect from excessive heat, light, and moisture.

    To be dispensed only on the prescription of the registered medical practitioner.

    Entamizole DS back

    Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

    It is Manufacturer by Abbott Laboratories.

    The link to the manufacturer is below: https://www.pk.abbott

    You can buy it online at: https://www.emeds.pk

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