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Idometrol Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Idometrol Tablet is a product of Befam Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Di-iodohydroxyquinoline (300mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 46.88

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All Details About Idometrol Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Idometrol Tablet

Description:

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.

Uses:

  • Intestinal amoebiasis

Directions For Use:

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 should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Idometrol

  • Chills
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
  • Neck swelling
  • Blurred vision
  • Fever

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idometrol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Idometrol Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Idometrol Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Idometrol Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Idometrol Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Idometrol Tablet used for?

Idometrol Tablet is mainly used to treat intestinal infections caused by parasites like Entamoeba histolytica, which leads to amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis. It helps clear infections in the intestines and relieve related symptoms such as stomach pain and loose stools.

Is Idometrol Tablet used only for amoebiasis?

No, besides amoebic dysentery, Idometrol Tablet can also be used for other intestinal problems like balantidiasis (infection due to Balantidium coli) and certain bacterial or fungal intestinal infections, when advised by the doctor.

Can Idometrol Tablet be used for children?

Idometrol Tablet can be prescribed for children above 2 years old, but only under strict medical supervision. The dose is usually lower and carefully adjusted to their age and weight.

How long does Idometrol Tablet take to start working?

The exact time Idometrol Tablet takes to improve intestinal symptoms is not known. However, you may see improvement in symptoms such as diarrhea or stomach discomfort within a few days, but completing the entire course is important to fully remove the infection and prevent it from returning.

Is it safe for people with thyroid problems to use Idometrol Tablet?

If you have thyroid disease, inform your doctor before starting Idometrol Tablet. Because Idometrol Tablet contains iodine, it can interfere with thyroid function tests or affect thyroid activity in some patients.

Can Idometrol Tablet help with frequent loose motions or stomach infections after travel?

Affirmative, if your doctor identifies it as amoebic or parasitic diarrhea, Idometrol Tablet may be prescribed for travel-related gut infections to restore normal digestion and stool pattern.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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