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Indications and Dosage
Oral
Intestinal amoebiasis Adult: 1000 mg daily in 2 divided doses for 3 consecutive days.
Child: As 100 mg/5ml suspension: 10 ml tid for 3 days or 15-20 mg/kg/day for 3 consecutive days. |
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Contraindications
Pregnancy and lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Flatulence, vomiting, urticaria, pruritis.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Etofamide is a luminal amoebicide acting principally on the bowel lumen with actions and uses similar to diloxanide furoate. |
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MIMS Class
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