Entamizole ss tablet 250mg / 200mg

About Entamizole ss tablet 250mg / 200mg

Entamizole SS Tablet Uses

• Treats intestinal amoebiasis, including amoebic dysentery with loose stools and blood or mucus
• Clears amoeba cysts from the gut to lower the chance of relapse
• Used for giardiasis, a parasite infection that causes bloating and watery diarrhea
• Prescribed for mixed intestinal infections when a doctor suspects more than one parasite

Entamizole SS Tablet Benefits

• Two medicines in one tablet act on the active and the resting forms of the amoeba
• Helps settle diarrhea, cramps and gas as the infection clears
• Fewer tablets to remember than taking each medicine separately

What Experts Say

Amoebic infections are common where contaminated water or food is a problem. Symptoms include repeated loose stools, stomach cramps and tiredness. A doctor usually confirms the diagnosis with a stool test before starting treatment. Seek medical advice early if stools contain blood, fever appears or diarrhea lasts more than a few days.

Metronidazole works against the amoeba living in the gut wall and tissues. Diloxanide furoate acts inside the intestine and removes the cyst form that can cause the illness to return. This combination is chosen because amoeba can live in more than one form inside the body, and one medicine alone may miss some of them.

Using both together gives wider cover than either alone. A full course matters, because stopping early can leave cysts behind and allow the infection to come back. Drinking safe water, washing hands and cooking food well remain the best ways to prevent reinfection at home.

Drug Class

• Antiprotozoal and amoebicide combination
• Nitroimidazole antimicrobial plus luminal amoebicide

Entamizole ss tablet 250mg / 200mg formula

• Diloxanide Furoate
• Metronidazole

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Entamizole ss tablet 250mg / 200mg?

• Take Entamizole SS Tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually two or three times daily
• Swallow the tablet with water after a meal to reduce stomach upset
• Finish the whole course, even after the stools become normal
• Wash hands often and drink boiled or filtered water during treatment

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Can trigger a severe reaction with nausea, flushing and palpitations.
• Warfarin: Metronidazole can raise the blood thinning effect and the risk of bleeding.
• Lithium: Metronidazole may raise lithium levels in the blood.
• Disulfiram: Taking both can cause confusion or mood changes.

Risks and warnings

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 48 hours after the last dose. It can cause flushing, vomiting and a racing heartbeat.
• Nerve symptoms: Tell your doctor at once about numbness, tingling, seizures or severe dizziness. Metronidazole can affect nerves, mainly with long use.
• Pregnancy and feeding: Use only if your doctor judges it necessary, especially in the first three months. Metronidazole passes into breast milk.
• Liver disease: People with liver problems may need a lower dose and closer follow up.

Entamizole SS Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea or vomiting
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Gas and bloating
• Stomach cramps
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dark or reddish brown urine

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.