Metronidazole/ Diloxanide furoate / Dicyclomine

Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Amoebiasis.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Dosing is indication-, age-, weight- and organ-function-specific for this INN. Do not use class averages for high-risk patients. Confirm the exact regimen in the current SmPC and Kenya Standard Treatment Guidelines. Typical professional workflow: (1) confirm indication, (2) check renal/hepatic function, (3) screen interactions/allergies, (4) select dose/route/duration, (5) define monitoring.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

[From component Metronidazole] GI discomfort, anorexia, metallic taste, dry mouth, headache, skin rash, vertigo, depression, insomnia, drowsiness, urethral discomfort, darkened urine, transient fall in BP, temporary leucopenia, bone marrow depression, transient epileptic seizure, furred tongue.

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Provided as a clinical reference by AfyaIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.