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Amicline Plus Tablet
Manufactured byFRANCO INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsDiloxanide Furoate (375 mg) + Ornidazole (250 mg)
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Description
Amicline Plus Tablet is used for the treatment of intestinal amebiasis and extraintestinal forms of amebiasis which is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used for the treatment of giardiasis, an intestinal infection caused by Giardia lambia strains of protozoa.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Amicline Plus Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amicline Plus Tablet
Severe skin rash and hives
Excessive gas in stomach
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain and cramps
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Headache
Dry mouth
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Chills
Difficulty in breathing
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Dizziness
Uses of Amicline Plus Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Intestinal amoebiasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of asymptomatic intestinal amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica. In this phase, the patient is a carrier and passes the cyst of the organism through the feces.
Extra-intestinal amoebiasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of extra-intestinal amoebiasis caused by various strains of amoeba.
Asymptomatic cyst passers
This medicine is used for the treatment of asymptomatic cyst passers who are passing cysts of Entamoeba histolytica.
Giardiasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of intestinal infection caused by Giardia lambia strains of protozoa. It is characterized by diarrhea, fever, fatigue, foul-smelling stool, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 hours of administration of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of adverse effects. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ornidazole, diloxanide, or any other inactive ingredient present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Completion of the treatment course
It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so may result in drug resistance, making the treatment of subsequent infections very difficult.
Multiple sclerosis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from this neurodegenerative disorder of the brain. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Epilepsy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy or other convulsion disorders. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Kidney/Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of the kidney/liver function. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution and monitoring in elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary for some patients based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of adverse effects. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Vecuronium
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Do not consume in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of protozoa by interfering with protein formation process leading to cell lysis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiprotozoals, Anthelmintics
Schedule
Schedule H
[Internet]. Francoindian.com. 2019 [cited 21 May 2019]. Available from:
Diloxanide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 21 May 2019]. Available from:
Ornidazole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 21 May 2019]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Aug 2019
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