Amibazol Tablet 500mg / 400mg

About Amibazol Tablet 500mg / 400mg

Uses

• Intestinal amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardiasis and other protozoal gut infections
• Mixed anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections of the gut

Benefits

• Clears both the active amoeba and cyst forms from the intestine
• Reduces cramping, loose stools and abdominal pain caused by amoebic infection
• Combination formula treats two types of gut organisms in one tablet

What Experts Say

Doctors describe this combination as a practical choice for treating amoebic dysentery in areas where unsafe drinking water is common. Diloxanide furoate clears amoeba cysts from the gut lining, while metronidazole works against the active feeding form of the parasite. Together they lower the chance of the infection coming back after treatment stops.

Physicians usually confirm amoebiasis through a stool test before starting this tablet, since many stomach infections in Pakistan look similar at first. They advise finishing the full course even after symptoms improve, because stopping early can leave cysts behind and cause a relapse within weeks.

Specialists caution against mixing this tablet with alcohol, since metronidazole can cause severe nausea, flushing and a fast heartbeat when combined with even small amounts. They also recommend a follow up stool check after treatment to confirm the infection has fully cleared.

Drug Class

• Antiamoebic, an amide antiamoebic combined with a nitroimidazole antiprotozoal

Amibazol Tablet 500mg / 400mg formula

• Diloxanide Furoate + Metronidazole

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Amibazol Tablet 500mg / 400mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually two to three times daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.
• Take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve within a few days.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Causes severe nausea, flushing and rapid heartbeat when combined with metronidazole.
• Warfarin: Metronidazole can increase the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk.
• Lithium: Levels may rise and increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
• Phenytoin and phenobarbital: These drugs may lower the effectiveness of metronidazole.
• Disulfiram: Taking both together can cause confusion and psychotic reactions.

Risks and warnings

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 24 hours after the last dose to prevent severe nausea and flushing.
• Pregnancy: Use only if your doctor confirms it is necessary, especially in the first trimester.
• Liver disease: Use with caution in patients with liver impairment since metronidazole is processed by the liver.
• Nervous system effects: Long or repeated courses may rarely cause numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.

Amibazol Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dark colored urine

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.