Diloxanide Furoate
Brand: Furoxone / Diloxanide
Antiparasitic
Luminal amoebicide
Pharmacokinetics
| Half-life | 3 hours |
| Clearance Route | hepatic |
| Active Metabolites | yes |
| Notes | Not for children <2 yrs; used as second-line luminal agent. |
⚠️ Safety & Warnings
Severity: Mild
Adverse Effects:
Flatulence, pruritus, nausea
Contraindications:
Pregnancy
Precautions:
Rare urticaria; avoid in severe hepatic dysfunction