Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
Drug Class
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Diseases
Chemical Class
Iodoquinolone
ATC Code
A01AB17, D06BX01, G01AF01, J01XD01, P01AB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Metodine?
Uses
Di-iodohydroxyquinoline used in the treatment of amebiasis (dysentery) and also as an skin antiseptic.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Iodoquinolone
Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline also known as Diodoxyquinoline. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Iodoquinolone. It belongs to Amebicides pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline is 397.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
650 mg — 8 hourly
For 15-20 Days
Safety Alerts
: Hepatic damage, pre-existing optic neuropathy
Important Warnings
CNS disorders, hepatic encephalopathy
Side Effects
CNS disturbancesGI disturbancefurred tongueleucopeniaangioedemadark urineneuropathy and epileptic form seizures on long term therapyurticariaunpleasant taste
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
anticoagulants
phenobarbitone
lithium
anticoagulants
phenobarbitone
alcohol
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab
Price Intelligence
Rs 82.5
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 82.5
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