Diloxanide+Tinidazole+Simethicone is used in the treatment of diarrhea.
How Diloxanide + Tinidazole + Simethicone works
Diloxanide + Tinidazole + Simethicone is a combination of three medicines: Diloxanide, tinidazole and simethicone. Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which acts inside the intestines to kill the infection-causing microorganisms (amoeba). Diloxanide is combined with tinidazole in case of severe intestinal infections. Tinidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Common side effects of Diloxanide + Tinidazole + Simethicone
Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Fatigue, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Cramps
Frequently asked questions for Diloxanide + Tinidazole + Simethicone
Take Diloxanide+Tinidazole+Simethicone 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.
No, do not stop taking Diloxanide+Tinidazole+Simethicone and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha