Amicline 500mg Tablet (Diloxanide)
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This medicine contains Diloxanide 500 mg. It is an anti-amoebic medicine mainly used to treat intestinal amoebiasis, especially when amoeba remains inside the intestine. It helps clear infection-causing organisms from the bowel and supports recovery from intestinal symptoms linked with amoebic infection. Current product listings identify Amicline 500mg Tablet as Diloxanide 500 mg. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
This medicine is usually prescribed for conditions such as:
Current medicine references describe it as a luminal amebicide used for intestinal amoebiasis. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This medicine works inside the intestine where it acts against amoebic organisms living in the bowel. By damaging the infection-causing amoeba and stopping its survival in the intestine, it helps clear the infection and reduce the chance of continued spread inside the gut. Its role as a luminal anti-amoebic agent is reflected in current drug references. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Because this medicine is used for intestinal amoebic infection, completing the full course is important to help fully clear the intestinal organisms. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Usual Dose:
The commonly referenced adult dose for Diloxanide is 500 mg three times daily for 10 days, although the exact schedule should always be decided by your doctor based on your condition and treatment plan. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses together.
Overdose:
Taking too much may increase the risk of stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or other side effects. Seek medical help promptly if overdose is suspected. General precaution pages specifically advise avoiding excess dosage. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Common / Minor Side Effects:
Serious / Major Side Effects:
Current references list flatulence, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, itching, hives, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhoea among reported effects. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Current precaution references specifically advise caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding and note hypersensitivity as a contraindication. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Currently listed Diloxanide brands include:
Total clearly identified same-salt alternatives: 3
Current generic listings for Diloxanide show Amicline along with Mobitide, Cystogyl N, and Furamide as available brands. Always confirm the same strength before switching. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
1. What is this medicine used for?
This medicine is used for intestinal amoebiasis and other intestinal amoebic infections as advised by a doctor. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
2. What is the active ingredient in this medicine?
The active ingredient is Diloxanide 500 mg. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
3. How long is this medicine usually taken?
A commonly referenced adult regimen is 500 mg three times daily for 10 days, but the exact course should follow your doctor’s advice. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
4. Can I stop this medicine once symptoms improve?
No. You should complete the full prescribed course unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
5. Can this medicine cause stomach-related side effects?
Yes. Nausea, stomach pain, flatulence, vomiting, and diarrhoea may occur in some people. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
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