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Amicline Tablet

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Product introduction

Amicline Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amebicide. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and intestinal infections caused by an organism called amoeba (intestinal amebiasis). It kills the infection-causing microorganisms.

Amicline 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 nausea, headache, stomach pain, hair loss, and vomiting 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 as this medicine may lead to abnormal liver function tests too.

Uses of Amicline Tablet

  • Worm infections
  • Intestinal amoebiasis

Benefits of Amicline Tablet

In Worm infections

Amicline Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. These killed worms are then passed out along with stools. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

In Intestinal amoebiasis

Intestinal amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to the intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of amoebiasis include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps, and stomach pain. Amicline 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 Amicline 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 Amicline

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Itching
  • Flatulence
  • Decreased appetite
  • Red spots or bumps

How to use Amicline 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. Amicline Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amicline Tablet works

Amicline Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amoebicide. It acts inside the bowel (lumen of the bowel) to kill the infection causing amoeba.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amicline Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amicline Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Amicline Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amicline Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Amicline Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Amicline Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Amicline 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 Amicline Tablet.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Anilides {Benzene and substituted derivatives}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antiprotozoal agents

Patient concerns

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Can you suggest a medicine for normal intestinal worm infection
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Tab Bandy plus one tab at night and one tab after 15days
I was done vegatomy and pyloriplasty in 1993. This time my intestinal motility is very low. I daily take conitapride 1 mg thrice daily for increasing intestinal motolity and levosulpride 50 mg twice daily.but I frequently suffer from amoebiasis and gastric distress due to which I feel like hell. Can homoepathy relieve my problem of decreased intestinal motility and amoebiasis? My endoscopy was done which showed everything normal
Dr. Manju Singh
Homeopathy
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FAQs

Q. Is Amicline Tablet furoate an antibiotic?

Yes. Amicline Tablet furoate or Amicline Tablet is luminal amoebicidal agent used in the treatment of infections of the intestine caused by amoeba (a type of organism)

Q. What is Amicline Tablet furoate?

Amicline Tablet furoate or Amicline Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amoebicide that acts inside the intestine to kill infection causing amoeba (a type of organism)

Q. What is it used for?

It is used alone or along with medications (metronidazole and tinidazole) for the treatment of long-term or severe infection of the intestine caused by amoeba (chronic or acute intestinal amoebiasis).

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References

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Address: 20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2026

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