Entero Quinol Tablet
Manufacturer
East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Salt Composition
Quiniodochlor (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet is used to treat worm infections and infections of the intestine caused by an organism called amoeba (intestinal amebiasis).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience a headache, nausea, vomiting, abnormal liver function tests, and fever as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
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. Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Quiniodochlor belongs to the class of drugs called as intestinal amoebicides. It exerts its action by directly killing the trophozoites (adult parasite) responsible for production of cysts (infective form of parasite).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. It should be taken with food. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Enteroquinol 250mg Tablet. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
