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Diloxanide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Entamide, Furamide

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

Category
  • Antiprotozoal, systemic
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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