Uses of Digestiode

Digestiode is indicated in the treatment of intestinal amoebic infections and acute amebic diarrhea... Let's learn about the uses and notes when using Digestiode through the article below.

1. Uses of the drug Diagestiode

Digestiode contains the active ingredient Di - iodohydroxyquinoline 210mg in the form of tablets.
Di - iodohydroxyquinoline is an active ingredient in the group of ambicidal drugs in the intestinal lumen, with no effect outside the intestine. Therefore, in clinical practice, Di-iodohydroxyquinoline is often combined with extraintestinal amoebic drugs to treat amebiasis completely. Digestiode is indicated in the treatment of intestinal amoebic infections and acute amoebic diarrhea.

2. Dosage of the drug Diagestiode

Diagestiode 210 belongs to the group of prescription drugs. Therefore, the dose of the drug used should be prescribed by the doctor based on the patient's condition. Some recommendations on the dose of Digestiode are as follows:
Treatment of acute diarrhea: Take 1 tablet/time x 2-3 times/day, the treatment duration should not exceed 7 days; Children over 30 months old: Use dose of 5-10mg/kg/day divided into 3-4 times; Treatment of intestinal amebiasis: Adults take a dose of 2 - 3 tablets x 3 times / day, the recommended duration of treatment is 20 days.

3. Side effects of the drug Diagestiode

Digestiode can cause some side effects as follows:
Nausea, skin allergies and stomach upset; Thyroid dysfunction. Patients should inform their doctor if they experience any side effects during treatment with Digestiode.

4. Notes when using Digestiode

Contraindicated to use Digestiode in patients with hypersensitivity to Di - iodohyroxyquinoline or any ingredient of the drug, pregnant and lactating women.
Some notes when using Digestiode as follows:
Consider rehydrating the patient with electrolytes if necessary, the amount of water to be rehydrated and the route of administration (intravenous, oral) depends on the degree of diarrhea, the degree of age and condition of the patient; In case the patient has diarrhea due to infection with clinical symptoms of invasive phenomenon, it should be treated with antibiotics with good diffusibility; Do not treat with Digestiode for a long time, as this may lead to the development of multi-antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the risk of superinfection; Store Digestiode in humans at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or high humidity.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions occur that increase the risk of having an effect and reduce the therapeutic effect of Digestiode. Therefore, to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment, patients need to inform their doctors about the drugs and foods they are using before taking Digestiode.
Above is all information about Digestiode drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Digestiode is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy and treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.

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