BIOQUIN
DI-IODOHYDROXYQUINOLINE · by SPECIFIC
Composition
Tab 300 mg/650 mg: Di-iodohydroxyquinoline 300 mg/650 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Amoebiasis, trichomonas intestinalis: Adults: 650 mg thrice daily for 20 days. Children: 10 mg/kg body-wt thrice daily.
Contraindications
Hepatic impairment, pre-existing optic neuropathy
Precautions
Peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis, optic atrophy
Interactions
Anticoagulants, phenobarbitone, alcohol.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Agitation, headache, fever, rash, nausea, optic neuritis, chills, pruritus, abdominal cramps optic atrophy, peripheral neuropathy, urticaria, vomiting, weakness