Amicline Plus Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Amicline Plus Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics which is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of infection-causing microorganisms.

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General Information

Contains

Ornidazole (250mg)+ Diloxanide (375mg)

Marketer

Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Amicline Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as a prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.

Amicline Plus Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, loss of appetite, flatulence, headache, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses of Amicline Plus Tablet

Benefits of Amicline Plus Tablet

Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Amicline Plus Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help 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.

Dysentery
Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Amicline Plus 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 Amicline Plus 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 Amicline Plus

Nausea
Loss of appetite
Flatulence
Dizziness
Headache

How to use Amicline Plus 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. Amicline Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Amicline Plus Tablet works

Amicline Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ornidazole and Diloxanide. Ornidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Quick tips

Amicline Plus Tablet must be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Amicline Plus Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amicline Plus Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amicline Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Amicline Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amicline Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amicline Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amicline Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Amicline Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amicline Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What if I miss my dose?

Take Amicline Plus Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Can I stop taking Amicline Plus Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Amicline Plus Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

User feedback

Patients taking Amicline Plus Tablet

Twice A Day

72%

Thrice A Day

18%

Once A Day

11%

What are you using Amicline Plus Tablet for?

Intestinal amoebiasis

88%

Bacterial infections

12%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Poor

33%

Average

11%

How do you take Amicline Plus Tablet?

With food

100%

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

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Marketer details

Name: Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

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