Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone

INFORMATION ABOUT METRONIDAZOLE + DILOXANIDE + DIMETHICONE

Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone Uses

Metronidazole+Diloxanide+Dimethicone is used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.

How Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone works

Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone is a combination of three medicines: Metronidazole , Diloxanide and Dimethicone. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging their DNA. Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which acts inside the intestines to kill the infection-causing microorganisms (amoeba). It is added in case of severe intestinal infections. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Common side effects of Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone

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

Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Flatulence, Headache, Metallic taste

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03 Nov 2025 | 11:11 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone

Metronidazole + Diloxanide + Dimethicone should be taken with or without food but at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.