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Di-iodohydroxyquinoline (300mg)

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Ambizyme Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of amebiasis. It helps relief the symptoms and speed up recovery.

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Last updated on 02 Sep 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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Product introduction

Ambizyme 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 of Ambizyme Tablet

Intestinal amoebiasis

Benefits of Ambizyme Tablet

Intestinal amoebiasis
Intestinal amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of amoebiasis include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Ambizyme Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Ambizyme Tablet

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

Common side effects of Ambizyme

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

How to use Ambizyme Tablet

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. Ambizyme Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Ambizyme Tablet works

Ambizyme Tablet is a halogenated 8-hydroxyquinoline, an amoebicide with antifungal and antibacterial properties. It chelates trace metals at bacterial surfaces, which are essential for bacterial growth.

Quick tips

Ambizyme Tablet is used to give relief from diarrhea, stomach pain associated with amebiasis.
Always drink filter water and avoid tap water. In case filter water is not available, boil and cool the water before drinking.
Eat home cook food and avoid outside food during the treatment.
Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating. Drink only pasteurized milk and dairy products.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Ambizyme Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambizyme Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambizyme Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ambizyme Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ambizyme Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Ambizyme Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ambizyme Tablet used for?

Ambizyme 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 Ambizyme Tablet used only for amoebiasis?

No, besides amoebic dysentery, Ambizyme 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 Ambizyme Tablet be used for children?

Ambizyme 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 Ambizyme Tablet take to start working?

The exact time Ambizyme 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 Ambizyme Tablet?

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

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

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

References

Kapadia RM, Pathak HY, Apte SP. Chlorhydroxyquinoline and di-iodohydroxyquinoline in amoebiasis: a comparative study. J Indian Med Assoc. 1968 Aug 1;51(3):125-6. [Accessed 29 Dec. 2025]. Available from:

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Name: Emcee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: DB-107, Ground Floor, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700064

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Country of origin: India
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Product introduction

Uses of Ambizyme Tablet

Benefits of Ambizyme Tablet

Side effects of Ambizyme Tablet

How to use Ambizyme Tablet

How Ambizyme Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Ambizyme Tablet used for?

Is Ambizyme Tablet used only for amoebiasis?

Can Ambizyme Tablet be used for children?

How long does Ambizyme Tablet take to start working?

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

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

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