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Amebiasis

Amebiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It can affect anyone and is more common among people living in or travelling to tropical areas with poor sanitation.

Secnidazole Tablets

Secnidazole

1g

Secnidazole tablets for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It damages the DNA of the microbes causing the infection.

From$8.49/ tabletView

Ornidazole Tablets

Ornidazole

500mg

Ornidazole tablets for trichomoniasis and amoebiasis. It damages the DNA of the parasites causing the infection.

From$1.63/ tabletView

Chloroquine Tablets

Chloroquine

250mg · 500mg

Chloroquine tablets for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It can cause severe nausea, so it is often taken with food to reduce stomach upset.

From$1.26/ tabletView

Key points

  • Spread can happen when food, water or hands are contaminated with stool containing the parasite.
  • Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach pain and cramps, though some people may have no symptoms.
  • Treatment medicines can treat the infection effectively.

Medicines listed for amebiasis

The listed products for amebiasis contain Secnidazole and Tinidazole, as well as ornidazole and chloroquine. Secnidazole, tinidazole and ornidazole are nitroimidazole antimicrobials, while chloroquine is an antiparasitic medicine. These medicines are listed for amebiasis, an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

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