Idometrol Tablet
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Product introduction
Idometrol Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of amebiasis. It helps relief the symptoms and speed up recovery.
Idometrol Tablet is best taken after food. This will help minimize side effects. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more or less. Take it regularly every day at the same time to get maximum benefit. Do jot stop taking the medicine until you complete the full dose.
This medicine may cause a few side effects such as fever, chills, thyroid gland enlargement (neck swelling), blurred vision, and peripheral neuropathy. If you experience any of these side effects, and it bothers you, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Idometrol Tablet is best taken after food. This will help minimize side effects. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more or less. Take it regularly every day at the same time to get maximum benefit. Do jot stop taking the medicine until you complete the full dose.
This medicine may cause a few side effects such as fever, chills, thyroid gland enlargement (neck swelling), blurred vision, and peripheral neuropathy. If you experience any of these side effects, and it bothers you, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Uses of Idometrol Tablet
- Intestinal amoebiasis
Benefits of Idometrol Tablet
In Intestinal amoebiasis
Intestinal amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of amoebiasis include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Idometrol Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Idometrol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Idometrol
- Fever
- Chills
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Neck swelling
- Blurred vision
How to use Idometrol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Idometrol Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Idometrol Tablet works
Idometrol Tablet is a halogenated 8-hydroxyquinoline, an amoebicide with antifungal and antibacterial properties. It chelates trace metals at bacterial surfaces, which are essential for bacterial growth.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idometrol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Idometrol Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Idometrol Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Idometrol Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Idometrol Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Idometrol Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Idometrol Tablet is used to give relief from diarrhea, stomach pain associated with amebiasis.
- Always drink filter water and avoid tap water. In case filter water is not available, boil and cool the water before drinking.
- Eat home cook food and avoid outside food during the treatment.
- Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating. Drink only pasteurized milk and dairy products.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Address: 166, C I T Road, Kankurgachi, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
Country of origin: India
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