Diloxanide Furoate
Mechanism :
Diloxanide is an anti-protozoal drug with unknown mechanism of action. It acts against the trophozoites in the intestine and have no extraintestinal manifestations.
Indication :
Contraindications :
Known hypersensitivity to diloxanide furoate is a contraindication for its use.
Dosing :
>25 kg:
Oral, 20 mg/kg per day in three divided doses for 10 days.
Adverse Effect :
Known hypersensitivity to diloxanide furoate is a contraindication for its use.
Flatulence, occasional nausea, vomiting, urticaria and pruritus may occur.
Hepatic Dose :
No dosage adjustments are recommended.