Entamizole Tablet contains Diloxanide Furoate 250mg + Metronidazole 200mg and is marketed by Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd. It is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal combination used for certain intestinal infections, particularly amoebiasis. Pakistani medicine listings confirm the 250mg/200mg formulation and 3×10-tablet pack.

Metronidazole acts against susceptible anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, while diloxanide furoate acts within the intestine against Entamoeba histolytica. Entamizole should be used according to a doctor's diagnosis and prescription.

Uses

• Intestinal amoebiasis
• Amoebic dysentery
• Certain protozoal intestinal infections
• Giardiasis when prescribed
• Certain susceptible gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other infections as directed by a doctor

Benefits

• Combines Diloxanide Furoate and Metronidazole
• Helps treat certain intestinal amoebic infections
• Targets susceptible protozoal and anaerobic bacterial infections
• Tablet formulation for convenient oral use

Dosage

• Take Entamizole exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Do not crush or chew unless specifically instructed.
• The dose and treatment duration depend on the infection, age and medical condition.
• Complete the prescribed course unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps or discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Flatulence
• Headache or dizziness
• Metallic or unpleasant taste

Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent or unusual.

Precautions

• Entamizole is a prescription medicine.
• Avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole and for the period advised by your healthcare professional after treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, blood disorders or neurological conditions.
• Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are taking.
• Do not use Entamizole for ordinary diarrhea unless a healthcare professional determines that antimicrobial treatment is appropriate.

FAQs

Q1: What is Entamizole Tablet used for?

Entamizole is used for certain intestinal infections, especially amoebiasis, and contains Diloxanide Furoate and Metronidazole.

Q2: What are the ingredients in Entamizole Tablet?

Each tablet contains Diloxanide Furoate 250mg + Metronidazole 200mg.

Q3: What is the pack size?

Entamizole tablets are listed in a 3×10-tablet pack (30 tablets).

Q4: Is Entamizole an antibiotic?

It contains metronidazole, which has antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity, along with diloxanide furoate, an anti-amoebic medicine.

Q5: Can Entamizole be used for diarrhea?

It may be prescribed when diarrhea is caused by an appropriate protozoal or bacterial infection. Not all diarrhea requires antibiotics or antiprotozoal treatment.