Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diloxanide
Drug Class
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Diseases
Chemical Class
Anilide
ATC Code
P01AC01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Anilide
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Anilide. It belongs to Anthelmintics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Diloxanide (Furoate) is 328.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 mg — 8 hourly
For 10 Days
2
Child · Oral
5 to 10 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Recommended for 5-12 Yrs of Children
3
Child · Oral
20 mg/kg — As recommended.
Children of 12 years. It is given for 10days.
Safety Alerts
Diloxanide (Furoate)
Important Warnings
CNS disorders, hepatic encephalopathy
Side Effects
FlatulencepruritusGI distressurticariavomiting
Drug Interactions
Phenobarbitone
anticoagulants
lithium
alcohol.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 300
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 106.95
DVAGORs 300
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Diloxanide, and what they are not.You pay Rs 90 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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