Indications

Entamizole DS Tablets is Amoebiasis and other systemic disease due to other E. histolytica. Giardiasis.

Dosage

 Adults: 2 tab or 1 DS tab or 10-20 mL thrice daily for 5 days.

Children: 5-12 yr, Half to one tab or 5-10 mL thrice daily for 5 days; 1-5 yr, 5 mL thrice for 5 days. In refractory cases the treatment in adults and children can be continued for 10 days.

Interactions

Anticoagulants, phenobarbital, lithium, alcohol, phenytoin.

Adverse effects

Gl distress. METRONIDAZOLE: Gl upset, dysgeusia, leucopenia, urticaria, angioedema, CNS disturbances, dark urine. Neuropathy and epileptiform seizures on long term therapy. Severe bullous skin reactions.