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  3. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet

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Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma

Composition :

DILOXANIDE-500MG + TINIDAZOLE-500MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPROTOZOAL AGENTS, AMEBICIDES

Country of origin

India
Other Info - EL58442

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Consuming alcohol while taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure. So please consult your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it.

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Driving

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in driving. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness; please do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet if you experience such side effects.

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Liver

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in liver disease. Please inform your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet if you have liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in kidney disease. Please inform your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. Because dose adjustment is made according to age, weight and severity of the infection by your doctor.

Reference

  1. https://www.drugsupdate.com/generic/view/697#special_precautions
  2. https://www.lybrate.com/medicine/metroquin-300-mg-200-mg-tablet
  3. https://www.mims.com/india/drug/info/tinidazole?type=full&mtype=generic
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/tinidazole.html
  5. https://www.mims.com/india/drug/info/diloxanide?type=full&mtype=generic

About Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'antiprotozoals' used to treat diarrhea and amoebic dysentery. Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools or a frequent need for bowel movement. Amoebic dysentery is an infection caused by any amoebae of the Entamoeba group. It causes intestinal inflammation, primarily of the colon. It can lead to mild or severe stomach cramps and severe diarrhea with mucus or blood in the faeces.

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely: Diloxanide and Tinidazole. Diloxanide (amoebicide) works inside the large intestine to kill the infection-causing amoeba (parasites). Tinidazole (antibiotic) damages the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA essential for bacteria's survival. Thereby, it kills microorganisms and prevents the spread of infection.

You are advised to take Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food. You may experience common side effects like nausea, headache, dryness in the mouth, metallic taste, and flatulence in some cases. Most of these side effects of Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet and consult a doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may harm the baby. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in kidney diseases, liver diseases, peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, blood disorders, G-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Uses of Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet

Diarrhea and amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis).

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Medicinal Benefits

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely: Diloxanide and Tinidazole belong to a class of medication called 'antiprotozoals' used to treat diarrhea and amoebic dysentery. Diloxanide (amoebicide) works inside the large intestine to kill the infection-causing amoeba (parasites). Tinidazole (antibiotic) works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA essential for bacteria's survival. Thereby, it kills micro-organisms and prevents the spread of infection. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of giardiasis (infection in your small intestine), trichomoniasis (a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite), and appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

Directions for Use

Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects of Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain or cramps
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Metallic taste
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet and consult a doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may harm the baby. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in kidney diseases, liver diseases, peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, blood disorders, G-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, and sexually transmitted diseases. Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet with alcohol may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure. So please consult your doctor before taking Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DISULFIRAM
  • ALCOHOL
  • COTRIMOXAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • AMPICILLIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • DILITAZEM
  • VERAMAPIL
  • AMPRENAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
  • Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which leads to indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid using tobacco.
  • To cure your condition effectually, complete the full course of Eltid 500mg/500mg Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

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