Diloxanide furoate
Also sold as: Furamide
Prescription neededWorm and parasite medicines
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 500 mg three times a day for 10 days, usually after a course of metronidazole, to clear amoeba cysts from the gut.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- gas
- bloating
- nausea
- vomiting
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction (rare)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Pregnancy (ask your doctor)
- Breastfeeding (ask your doctor)
- Known allergy to diloxanide
Interactions
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.