Paromomycin

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Paromomycin is an antimicrobial used to treat a number of parasitic infections including amebiasis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, and tapeworm infection.[3] It is a first-line treatment for amebiasis or giardiasis during pregnancy.[3] Otherwise it is generally a second line treatment option.[3] It is used by mouth, applied to the skin, or by injection into a muscle.[3] Common side effects when taken by mouth include loss of appetit...

What are the side effects of paromomycin if overused or used wrongly? ## Hi, Joy! How are you? Paromomycin is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections, mainly intestinal infections. And like any other antibiotic, improper use or overuse causes the risk of someone's developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. This could put them in a lot of danger if they develop any infections in the future. Thus, it's best to only take these medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Learn more Paromomycin details here.

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Paromomycin

Paromomycin is an antimicrobial used to treat a number of parasitic infections including amebiasis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, and tapeworm infection.[3] It is a first-line treatment for amebiasis or giardiasis during pregnancy.[3] Otherwise it is generally a second line treatment option.[3] It is used by mouth, applied to the skin, or by injection into a muscle.[3] Common side effects when taken by mouth include loss of appetit...

I have 3 pills I was told to take. How often do I take them? ## Paromomycin sulfate (the active ingredient in Gabbroral) is an antibiotic indicated for intestinal amebiasis. Dosage instructions are largely based on what you're dealing with. Assuming that you are using this medication for it's primary use of intestinal amebiasis, dosages are as follows: Adults and Children: Usual dose—25 to 35 mg per kg body weight daily, administered in three doses with meals, for five to ten days. More info about this drug can be found in the link below: Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## hello, could u tell me where did u find that medicine> gabbroral or paromomycin. We are in urgent need of it and we are not finding ...

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I'm allergic to sulfa medications. I have an intestinal parasite. Doctor wants to treat with paromomycin. I need to know if this is sulfa-based? ## Hello, Alicia! How are you? No, it isn't, but that doesn't mean you may not discover that you are also allergic to it or some other medications. Generally, being allergic to one raises the chance that you may be allergic to others. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Who distributes it in the USA? My druggist can't find it. ## Hi Earl, From what I could gather, Paromomycin sulfate is manufactured and distributed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd; a US company based out of Detroit, MI. National Drug Code (NDC): 57664-175-08 For verification, you can view the packaging label with Caraco's logo on it here: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=22494bde I hope this info helps!

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Diloxanide Furoate

Diloxanide is a medication used to treat amoeba infections.[1] In places where infections are not common, it is a second line treatment after paromomycin when a person has no symptoms.[2] For people who are symptomatic, it is used after treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Diloxanide generally has mild side effects.[3] Side effects may include flatulence, vomiting, and itchiness....

Diloxanide Furoate

Diloxanide is a medication used to treat amoeba infections.[1] In places where infections are not common, it is a second line treatment after paromomycin when a person has no symptoms.[2] For people who are symptomatic, it is used after treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Diloxanide generally has mild side effects.[3] Side effects may include flatulence, vomiting, and itchiness....

Diloxanide Furoate

Diloxanide is a medication used to treat amoeba infections.[1] In places where infections are not common, it is a second line treatment after paromomycin when a person has no symptoms.[2] For people who are symptomatic, it is used after treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Diloxanide generally has mild side effects.[3] Side effects may include flatulence, vomiting, and itchiness....

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Diloxanide is a medication used to treat amoeba infections.[1] In places where infections are not common, it is a second line treatment after paromomycin when a person has no symptoms.[2] For people who are symptomatic, it is used after treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Diloxanide generally has mild side effects.[3] Side effects may include flatulence, vomiting, and itchiness....

I have diarhea and stomach cramps ## I have abdominol pain in form of cramps.my stool has alot of mucus. urgently advise. thanks ## I had that once so when i went to hospital,they took a stool test turns out i had amoeba ## This medication contains the active ingredient Paromomycin, it is used to treat intestinal parasites. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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## Does this contain Sulfa? ## this was prescribed for diarrhea when I was in Punta Cana. I was only on it for a few days, no side effects. I am looking for an American equivalent to submit for ins. reimbursement. ## @Heather Burton, Based on my research, the active ingredient in Gabbroral is Paromomycin sulfate- so I believe the answer to your question is Yes. It is an antibiotic used to treat intestinal infections such as cryptosporidiosis and amoebiasis, plus other diseases like leishmaniasis. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Paromomycin Details I hope this helps!

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Miltefosine

Miltefosine, sold under the trade name Impavido among others, is a medication mainly used to treat leishmaniasis and free-living amoeba infections such as Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris.[2] This includes the three forms of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, visceral and mucosal.[3] It may be used with liposomal amphotericin B or paromomycin.[4] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include vomiting, abdominal pain, f...

Miltefosine

Miltefosine, sold under the trade name Impavido among others, is a medication mainly used to treat leishmaniasis and free-living amoeba infections such as Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris.[2] This includes the three forms of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, visceral and mucosal.[3] It may be used with liposomal amphotericin B or paromomycin.[4] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include vomiting, abdominal pain, f...

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Miltefosine, sold under the trade name Impavido among others, is a medication mainly used to treat leishmaniasis and free-living amoeba infections such as Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris.[2] This includes the three forms of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, visceral and mucosal.[3] It may be used with liposomal amphotericin B or paromomycin.[4] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include vomiting, abdominal pain, f...

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Paromomycin Sulfate 250 mg Oral Capsule by Department of State Health Services, Pharmacy Branch ## Markings: HP;38 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 55695-022-00

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Paromomycin Sulfate 250 mg Oral Capsule by Central Texas Community Health Centers ## Markings: HP;38 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 76413-147-01, 76413-147-21, 76413-147-42, 76413-147-63

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Humatin 250 mg Oral Capsule by Woodward Pharma Services LLC ## Package Codes: 69784-510-01 ## Active Ingredients: Paromomycin Sulfate

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Paromycin (As Paromycin Sulfate) 250 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Markings: HP;38 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 23155-038-01 ## Active Ingredients: Paromomycin Sulfate

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Paromycin (As Paromycin Sulfate) 250 mg Oral Capsule by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. ## Markings: 175 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 57664-175-08 ## Active Ingredients: Paromomycin Sulfate