Amicline Tablet 10's

Amicline Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antiprotozoal’ primarily used to treat worm infections like an intestinal worm and intestinal amebiasis (amoebic dysentery). One of the most important causes of stomachache in children is an intestinal infection which is mostly affected by intestinal parasites like worms. Worms have a tendency to live in the intestine and eat the nutrition. On the other hand, amebiasis or amoebic dysentery is an intestinal disease caused by the protozoal organism known as ‘Entamoeba histolytica’.

Amicline Tablet 10's contains ‘diloxanide’ that acts against intestinal (lumen) amoeba that forms cysts. The intestine poorly absorbs Amicline Tablet 10's and so remains in the intestine at a very high concentration. It interferes with the enzymes required for the formation of the cell wall and amoeba's survival in the intestine. thereby destroying its outer cell wall (cyst) layer and killing amoeba.

Take Amicline Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Amicline Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience nausea, vomiting, headache, hair loss, abdominal pain, abnormal liver function tests, dizziness, and fever. Most of these side effects of Amicline Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Amicline Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘diloxanide’, or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, herbal products or dietary supplements. This Amicline Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Amicline Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients as it causes adverse effects.

Amicline Tablet 10's contains the antiprotozoal and amebicidal compound 'diloxanide.' Amicline Tablet 10's is a worm infection treatment that is used to treat intestinal worms and intestinal amaebiasis (amoebic dysentery). It inhibits the growth of amoeba, which lives in our intestines and causes diarrhoea. Amicline Tablet 10's is effective against amoeba that forms cysts in the intestine (lumen). Because the intestine absorbs Amicline Tablet 10's poorly, it accumulates in the intestine at a high concentration. It inhibits the enzymes required for cell wall formation and amoeba survival in the intestine, destroying its outer cell wall (cyst) layer and killing the amoeba.

• Nausea
• Flatulence
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Dizziness
• Fever

Your doctor may check your liver function and blood counts before you start taking this Amicline Tablet 10's and frequently during your treatment. Prevent being near people who are ill or have infections. Tell your doctor if you develop signs of infection. Do not skip doses and finish the recommended course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it soon may enhance your risk of further infection. Do not take Amicline Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘diloxanide’, or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, herbal products, or dietary supplements. Amicline Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Amicline Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients as it causes adverse effects.

Drug-Drug interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Food interactions: Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects.

Drug-Disease interactions: Amicline Tablet 10's should be used with caution in allergic patients.

• If you have diarrhea, try to drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• If you have minor diarrhea, (less than four stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient.
• If the diarrhea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.

• If you have major diarrhea, it is advisable to drink appropriate amounts of fluids or water to avoid dehydration. If you have minor diarrhea (i.e. less than 4 stools daily) try to include caffeine-free soft drinks, juices, or sport rehydration drinks. If the diarrhea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.
• Do not take plenty of fluid if you are a kidney patient.
• Frequently clean the toilets that you use with disinfectant. Keep a cloth just for washing the toilet (or use a non-reusable one each time). Remember to wash the flush handle, bathroom taps, toilet seat and door handles at least once a day with hot water and soap.

Worm infection: One of the most important causes of stomachache in children is an intestinal infection which is mostly affected by intestinal parasites like worms. Worms have a tendency to live in the intestine and eat the nutrition. There are various types of intestinal worms that can produce worm infections, but the most common are roundworms, tapeworms, pinworms, hookworms and threadworms. Worm infections are common in children and are also easily cured.  

Amoebic dysentery: It is an intestinal (bowel) illness caused by a parasite (amoeba) known as Entamoeba histolytica spread through human faeces (poop). Usually, there are no symptoms, but sometimes it causes diarrhoea (loose stool/poop), nausea (a feeling of sickness in the stomach) and weight loss.