Product Description
Entamizole Tablet is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine used to treat stomach and intestinal infections such as amoebiasis, giardiasis, etc.
Entamizole Tablet Formula
Entamizole Tablet contains Diloxanide furoate and metronidazole which belong to the class of antiprotozoals and antibiotics.
Entamizole Tablet Uses
Diarrhea, stomach, and intestinal infections can happen to anyone at any time. They can disrupt your sleep and daily activities.
Well, in that case, Entamizole can help in relieving the symptoms. Entamizole has antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents. The diloxanide furoate helps in treating amoeba infections whereas, metronidazole works as an antiprotozoal and antibiotic agent.
They work by stopping the growth of bacteria, protozoa, and amoeba. Entamizole suspension can be given to all age groups to treat stomach issues like diarrhea.
Some of the Entamizole Tablet uses are given as follows:
- Diarrhea
- Anaerobic Infection/Clostridium Difficile Infection
- Pylori Eradication
- Invasive Intestinal Amoebiasis
- Fistulating Crohn's Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Surgical Prophylaxis
- Extra-Intestinal Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Intestinal Amebiasis
- Liver Abscess
- Urogenital Trichomoniasis
Doctors usually prescribe the drug to those who have a bacterial or protozoal infection in the stomach or intestine.
Entamizole Tablet Alternatives
There are alternatives to this drug present in the market, such as Flagyl, Metodine, Nitazoxanide, Paromomycin, Pyrantel Pamoate, Furazolidone, Albendazole, etc.
Medicinal Forms
Dosage and Administration
- For adults, take the medicine on the recommendation of the doctor.
- For children, doctors usually recommend taking Entamizole syrup or suspension.
- You should take the Tablet with your meal. But if you face any stomach-related effects, then consider taking it after food.
- If you miss a dose of Entamizole Tablet, then take the dose as early as possible. But if it is almost the time of the next dose, skip the previous one and take the next one. And follow the regular dosing schedule.
- Follow the dosing instructions as advised by your doctor.
Entamizole Tablet Side Effects
Some of the commonly occurring side effects of Entamizole are as follows:
- Vomit-Containing Coffee Grounds
- Blood in Stool
- Black Stools
- Nausea
- Pancreatitis
- Sleep Disorders
- Acid Reflux
- Anemia
- Abdominal Pain
- Serum Sickness
- Vision Disorders
- Altered Taste
- Risk of Infections
- Crystalluria
- Eye Discomfort
- Gastric Discomfort
- Lethargy and Body Pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Hearing Impairment
- Elevation of Liver Enzymes
Risks and Warnings
There are some circumstances under which the use of medicine can be alarming. So before using the medicine, know its risks and warnings. Some of the risks and warnings associated with it are:
Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. So, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic.
The kidney's function is to detoxify the body. So, in patients with kidney failure issues, if detoxification doesn't happen, the toxins may accumulate in the body and cause adverse effects. Therefore, people with kidney failure should consult their doctor. The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medicine.
The liver aids in the metabolism and excretion of drugs. Therefore, in case of any liver-associated disease, drugs can build up in the body. So, before taking Entamizole Tablet or any other antibiotic, always consider taking it to your doctor first.
- Allergic to Entamizole Tablet
If you’re allergic to Entamizole Tablet or any other drug like Entamizole Tablet, then do not take it. It can lead to a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.
It is better to inform your doctor about any allergies you may have.
Entamizole Tablet should be taken if the bacteria are sensitive to it. If not, then it can cause antibiotic resistance. Therefore, the next time you take Entamizole Tablet, it will become difficult to treat the infections.
If you have a history or any medical condition (renal impairment) related to seizures, you shouldn’t take Entamizole Tablet because it can provoke seizures.
If you’re facing any mental condition such as anxiety or depression, then you must take the medicine with great caution because it can worsen the existing condition. Therefore, it is better to tell your doctor about your health condition.
Entamizole can aggravate peripheral neuropathy; therefore, it is advised to avoid its use if you have the condition.
- Bleeding Disorder or Anticoagulants
If you’re on anticoagulants to make your blood thin or you’ve any kind of bleeding disorder, then talk to your doctor before taking Entamizole.
Drug Interactions
When you take more than two drugs together, they can cause a reaction in the body. Sometimes the reaction is not obvious. But sometimes, it can cause adverse reactions. Therefore, it is better to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines along with Entamizole Tablet.
It may interact with the following drugs:
- Probenecid
- Allopurinol
- Blood Thinners Like Warfarin
- Ergot Alkaloids
- Colchicine
- Oral Hypoglycemic Agents (Rosiglitazone, Repaglinide, Nateglinide, And Pioglitazone)
- Quetiapine
- Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Amiodarone And Procainamide)
- Benzodiazepine (Diazepam, Triazolam, And Midazolam)
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral Birth Control Pills Having Progesterone And Estrogen
- Other Antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, And Macrolides)
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, And Other Statins)
To avoid any drug interactions, it is better to tell your doctor the complete medical history and the medicines that you’re already taking.
Overdose of Entamizole Tablet
Some of the symptoms of an overdose of Entamizole Tablet are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Hot And Cold Flushes
- Dizziness
- Facial Swelling
- Numbness
- Slurring Of Speech
- Disorientation
In case of an overdose, it is advised to talk to your doctor immediately.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it
- Store it at room temperature (20–25°C)
- Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Keep it away from children and pets
- Do not use the medicine once it has passed its expiration date
