Entamizole Suspension: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Entamizole Suspension Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Entamizole Suspension? (Entamizole kya hai)

Entamizole Suspension is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.. It contains Metronidazole 200mg/5ml + Diloxanide Furoate 125mg/5ml and belongs to the Antiprotozoal / Antiparasitic Combination class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Amoebic Dysentery in children (Amoebiasis)
• Giardiasis in children
• Intestinal Parasitic Infections (paediatric)
• Amoebic colitis

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If you are allergic to Metronidazole or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 10ml (400mg Metronidazole) three times daily for 5–10 days

• 5–10ml (weight-based 30–40mg/kg/day Metronidazole) in 3 divided doses

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Do not take with alcohol — severe Disulfiram-like reaction
• Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy
• Use with caution in severe liver disease
• Shake well before use

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 25°C, do not freeze. Shake well before use.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Metallic taste
• Nausea (Matli)
• Headache (Sar dard)
• Dizziness (Chakkar)

• Peripheral neuropathy — numbness/tingling in hands and feet
• Seizures (rare, high dose)
• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Alcohol — severe Disulfiram-like reaction (avoid completely)
• Warfarin — increased bleeding risk
• Lithium — toxicity risk

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Entamizole Suspension kis kaam aati hai?

A: Entamizole Suspension is prescribed by doctors for amoebiasis and giardiasis in children.

Q: Dose kitni deni chahiye?

A: The doctor decides the dose for children based on weight. Adults: 10ml TDS. A doctor's prescription is required.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Entamizole 90ml Suspension is approximately Rs. 350–500 per bottle.

Q: Kya sharab ke sath le sakte hain?

A: Absolutely not. Metronidazole + alcohol = severe reaction. Avoid for 48 hours after finishing the course as well.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: metallic taste, nausea, dizziness. Severe: numbness/tingling in hands and feet or seizures — see a doctor immediately.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-01

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.