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Mechanism of Action:
Diloxanide furoate destroys trophozoites of E. Histolica and prevents ameobic cyst formation. The exact mechanism of diloxanide is unknown; however, it is structurally related to chloramphenicol and may act in a similar way by blocking protein synthesis.

Indication:
Diloxanide is indicated as a monotherpay for Asymptomatic Ameobasis. It can be used to treat mild symptomatic amoebasis when combined with a 5-nitroimidazole such as metronidazole or tinidazole.

Contraindications:
Diloxanide furoate is contraindicated in pregnant women, women who are breast feeding, and in children <2 years of age.