DIODINE
METRONIDAZOLE AND DI-IODOHYDROXYQUINOLINE · by ISIS
AGENTS AGAINST AMOEBIASIS AND OTHER PROTOZOAL DISEASES Hydroxyquinoline derivative/Nitroimidazole ISIS
Composition
Susp: Per 5 ml: Metronidazole benzoate 321.6 mg, di-iodohydroxyquinoline 200 mg.Tab: Metronidazole 250 mg, di-iodohydroxyquinoline 325 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Amoebiasis, trichomoniasis: Adults: 2 tab 3 times daily for 5-10 days. Children below 4 yrs: 5 ml suspension thrice daily; 4-12 yr: 10 ml suspension thrice daily.
Contraindications
: Hepatic damage, pre-existing optic neuropathy
Precautions
CNS disorders, hepatic encephalopathy
Interactions
Alcohol, anticoagulants, phenobarbitone, lithium, anticoagulants, phenobarbitone, alcohol,
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Side Effects
CNS disturbances, GI disturbance, furred tongue, leucopenia, angioedema, dark urine, neuropathy and epileptic form seizures on long term therapy, urticaria, unpleasant taste