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Entamizole Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Entamizole Tablet (Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate) 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

Diloxanide Furoate 500mg, Metronidazole 400mg

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories

Estimated price

Rs. 94.94 - 246

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What is Entamizole Tablet used for?

  • Entamizole Tablet uses include: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal)
  • Giardiasis
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Entamizole Tablet if you are allergic to Metronidazole, Diloxanide Furoate, or any other ingredients
  • Individuals with blood disorders should avoid using this medicine
  • Patients with central nervous system disorders

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameEntamizole
Generic NameMetronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate
StrengthDiloxanide Furoate 500mg, Metronidazole 400mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntiprotozoal, Antibacterial
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Entamizole Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Metronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate hai aur yeh Antiprotozoal, Antibacterial group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Simple: bukhar aur dard kam karte hain (bukhar, dard). Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Entamizole Tablet uses include: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal)
  • Giardiasis
  • Bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract (bacteria ke infection gut mein)
  • Diarrhea
  • Dysentery
  • Other susceptible bacterial and parasitic infections (other infection)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with amoebiasis or giardiasis
  • Patients with gastrointestinal bacterial infections
  • People experiencing diarrhea or dysentery

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

  • If allergic to Metronidazole, Diloxanide Furoate, or any other ingredients
  • Individuals with blood disorders
  • Patients with central nervous system disorders

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 double dose na lein.

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)

  • Do not use Entamizole Tablet if you are allergic to Metronidazole, Diloxanide Furoate, or any other ingredients
  • Individuals with blood disorders should avoid using this medicine
  • Patients with central nervous system 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)

  • Most people tolerate Entamizole Tablet well, but some might experience:, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect the central nervous system
  • Anticoagulants and other blood-thinning medications

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Metallic taste in mouth that does not go away

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMetronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate
Alternative brandVariousMetronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Entamizole Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Entamizole Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Entamizole Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Entamizole Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Entamizole Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Entamizole Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Entamizole Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-22 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 Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Entamizole Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Entamizole Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Entamizole Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Entamizole Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Entamizole Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Entamizole Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

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.