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Entamizole Syrup: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Entamizole Syrup (Diloxanide Furoate + Metronidazole) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

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

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Form

TABLET

Strength

250mg Diloxanide Furoate + 200mg Metronidazole per 10ml

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories

Estimated price

Rs. 94.94 - 246

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What is Entamizole Syrup used for?

  • Treating amoebic dysentery (Amoebic dysentery)
  • Intestinal amoebiasis treatment (Intestinal amoebiasis)
  • Hepatic amoebiasis management (Hepatic amoebiasis)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Entamizole syrup if you have a history of blood disorders

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameEntamizole
Generic NameDiloxanide Furoate + Metronidazole
Strength250mg Diloxanide Furoate + 200mg Metronidazole per 10ml
FormSyrup
Drug ClassAntiprotozoal + Antibiotic
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 350 - 600 approx
Packaging10ml bottle

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

Entamizole Syrup is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating various parasitic infections and bacterial conditions. It contains Diloxanide Furoate and Metronidazole, which work together to combat these issues. Simple: Yeh dawa infection aur inflammation ko control karne ke liye kaam karti hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treating amoebic dysentery (Amoebic dysentery)
  • Intestinal amoebiasis treatment (Intestinal amoebiasis)
  • Hepatic amoebiasis management (Hepatic amoebiasis)
  • Giardiasis treatment (Giardiasis)
  • Trichomoniasis therapy (Trichomoniasis)
  • Bacterial infections of the gut
  • Prevention of infection after bowel surgery

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with amoebic dysentery
  • Individuals suffering from intestinal or hepatic amoebiasis
  • People diagnosed with giardiasis or trichomoniasis

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

  • If allergic to diloxanide furoate or metronidazole
  • Active central nervous system disease patients
  • Individuals with liver disease

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

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

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Entamizole syrup if you have a history of blood disorders

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antibiotics
  • Blood thinners

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent vomiting or nausea
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDiloxanide Furoate + Metronidazole
Alternative brandVariousDiloxanide Furoate + Metronidazole

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10ml bottleRs. 350 - 600 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Entamizole Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

A: Yeh dawa amoebic dysentery, intestinal amoebiasis aur giardiasis ke treatment mein use hoti hai.

Q: Kitni leni chahiye?

A: Dosage doctor ke plan ke mutabiq hota hai. Exact dose ko pack label se ya doctor se pooch kar jaanen.

Q: Price kitni hai?

A: Rs. 350 – 600 approx (pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai).

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Doctor se pooch kar hi use karein.

Q: Alternatives kya hain?

A: Same salt wali sasti Pakistani dawaein available hain, jaise Generic brand (Various).

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-02 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Entamizole Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

Yeh dawa amoebic dysentery, intestinal amoebiasis aur giardiasis ke treatment mein use hoti hai.

Kitni leni chahiye?

Dosage doctor ke plan ke mutabiq hota hai. Exact dose ko pack label se ya doctor se pooch kar jaanen.

Price kitni hai?

Rs. 350 – 600 approx (pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai).

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Doctor se pooch kar hi use karein.

Alternatives kya hain?

Same salt wali sasti Pakistani dawaein available hain, jaise Generic brand (Various).

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.