Uses of Deacresiod

Deacresiod is a drug belonging to the group of drugs used to treat parasites, infections, viruses, and fungi. The drug contains the main ingredient is Diiodohydroxyquinoline used to treat acute diarrhea and destroy intestinal amoebic dysentery.

Deacresiod drug contains the main active ingredient is Diiodohydroxyquinoline, this is a drug that kills amoeba in the intestinal lumen. The exact pharmacodynamic mechanism of action of the drug is not well understood. The drug has a bactericidal effect against the bacterium that causes dysentery Entamoeba histolytica. Diiodohydroxyquinoline acts on both the active and inactive (encapsulated) forms of the amoeba. Diiodohydroxyquinoline has no effect on amoebiasis outside the intestinal tract, so to treat the disease completely, it needs to be combined with other drugs.
When taken orally, the drug Deacresiod is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, after distribution, metabolism, the drug is eliminated via faeces, and urine.

Deacresiod is indicated for use in:
Amoebic dysentery in the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal): Use alone, or in combination with other amoebic drugs. Effective in the treatment of acute diarrhea with signs of infection, without invasive phenomena, including: general deterioration, fever, signs of infection, signs of toxicity,...

Do not use Deacresiod in patients who are hypersensitive to the Diiodohydroxyquinoline component in the drug, pregnant women, and nursing infants.

How to use: Deacresiod is used orally, patients should take the tablet directly with a glass of water, should take it after meals.
Dosage:
Intestinal amebiasis: Adults take the dose 3 times a day, each time from 2 to 3 tablets, the oral course lasts for 20 days. Acute diarrhea: Adults take 2 to 3 times a day, 1 tablet each time, use up to 7 days. Children over 30 months old: Take the dose according to the formula 5-10mg/kg/day, divided equally 3-4 times/day.

Undesirable effects of Deacresiod are as follows: Thyroid dysfunction, skin allergies, gastrointestinal signs including nausea, abdominal pain in the stomach.
In addition to the side effects mentioned above, if the patient has any other uncomfortable or unusual signs on the skin or in the body while taking Deacresiod, please inform your doctor.

General notes when using Deacresiod include:
Patients should adhere to the dose and duration, dosing schedule, do not arbitrarily use the drug, change the dosage, do not use the drug for more than 4 weeks when No advice from a doctor. Patients with liver failure, impaired kidney function should use the drug with caution. Women who are pregnant, lactating, or breast-feeding children should be considered to use Deacresiod when absolutely necessary. Drivers of vehicles, involved in operating or operating machinery can use drugs because they have not noticed any adverse effects while taking drugs that affect their work. Above is information about the drug Deacresiod. Medicines for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, to ensure safety when used, to avoid using drugs in the wrong way, you need to consult a doctor. If you have any further questions regarding medication, you should consult a medical professional directly.