Diloxanide Uses
Diloxanide is used for Amoeba Infections
How Diloxanide Works
Diloxanide works by killing the amoeba that are living in the large bowel. It is not effective against Entamoeba histolytica found in other tissues or organs in the body. Diloxanide is given on its own to treat chronic (long-term) infections.
Common side effects of Diloxanide
Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, Vertigo, Fever, Abdominal pain, Hair loss
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