Amizole Suspension 250mg/200mg

About Amizole Suspension 250mg/200mg

Amizole Suspension Uses

• Intestinal amoebiasis
• Amoebic dysentery
• Giardiasis
• Carrier state of amoebic cysts in the gut
• Mixed protozoal infections of the intestine

Amizole Suspension Benefits

• Combines a luminal amoebicide with a tissue amoebicide for fuller clearance
• Treats both active infection and the cyst carrier state
• Reduces the chance of relapse compared to a single agent alone
• Suitable liquid form for children who cannot swallow tablets

What Experts Say

Diloxanide furoate acts inside the bowel lumen to kill amoebic cysts, while metronidazole works against the tissue invading form of the parasite that can spread beyond the gut. Prescribing both together clears infection more completely than either drug used alone, lowering the chance of relapse in the following weeks.

Doctors usually confirm amoebiasis with a stool test before starting this combination, since diarrhea and abdominal pain have many other possible causes. The full course should be finished even after symptoms settle to avoid leaving cysts behind that can cause a relapse later.

Contaminated water and street food are common sources of amoebic infection in crowded urban areas, so this combination remains a standard prescription in general practice and pediatric clinics whenever a stool test points to amoebiasis or giardiasis, especially during the warmer months when such infections rise sharply.

Drug Class

• Antiprotozoal (amoebicide) combination

Amizole Suspension 250mg/200mg formula

• Diloxanide Furoate
• Metronidazole

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Amizole Suspension 250mg/200mg?

• Shake the bottle well before each dose
• Measure the dose using the cup or syringe provided
• Take after meals to reduce stomach upset
• Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for a day after finishing it

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Causes a disulfiram like reaction with flushing, nausea, and palpitations.
• Warfarin: Metronidazole can increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin.
• Lithium: Can raise lithium levels in the blood when used together.
• Phenytoin And Phenobarbital: These medicines can lower the effectiveness of metronidazole.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid use in the first trimester of pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is necessary.
• Alcohol: Alcohol can cause flushing, nausea, and a fast heartbeat when combined with metronidazole.
• Liver Disease: Doses may need adjustment in people with significant liver impairment.
• Nervous System Effects: High doses or prolonged use of metronidazole can rarely cause numbness or tingling in the limbs.
• Breastfeeding: Metronidazole passes into breast milk, so use during breastfeeding needs medical advice.

Amizole Suspension Side Effects

• Nausea
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Stomach cramps
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dark colored urine

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after use
• Protect from direct sunlight
• Discard any unused suspension after the course is finished
• Keep out of reach of children.