Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Metronidazole
Drug Class
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Diseases
Chemical Class
Anilide
ATC Code
A01AB17, D06BX01, G01AF01, J01XD01, P01AB01
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 229.95
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 15 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 15.33 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 15Rs 229.95
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metronidazole, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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Rs 110.1
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Rs 209.62
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Rs 300
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Megazol
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Rs 379.53
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Diloxide
200mg
Rs 79.18 ceiling
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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