Dilmet
Dilmet is a combination antimicrobial medication containing Metronidazole and Diloxanide Furoate. Metronidazole is active against tissue amoebae, while Diloxanide Furoate acts as a highly effective luminal amoebicide, making this combination highly effective in eradicating amoebic infections from both the bowel lumen and tissue walls.
Dosage by Body Weight
Should be taken with or immediately after food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Complete the entire prescribed course of treatment even if symptoms improve.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 5 kg have not been established. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 1.25 ml to 2.5 ml of suspension
- Frequency
- Three times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Administer with food. Dosage based on Metronidazole 100mg + Diloxanide Furoate 125mg per 5ml suspension.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 ml of suspension
- Frequency
- Three times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to half a teaspoon. Ensure the child completes the 5-10 day course as prescribed.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 ml to 5 ml of suspension
- Frequency
- Three times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 5 ml of suspension
- Frequency
- Three times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to one metric teaspoon. Avoid concurrent alcohol or alcohol-containing medications.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants under 5 kg have not been established. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 5-7 kg | 1.25 ml to 2.5 ml of suspension | Three times daily | Administer with food. Dosage based on Metronidazole 100mg + Diloxanide Furoate 125mg per 5ml suspension. |
| 8-10 kg | 2.5 ml of suspension | Three times daily | Equivalent to half a teaspoon. Ensure the child completes the 5-10 day course as prescribed. |
| 11-15 kg | 2.5 ml to 5 ml of suspension | Three times daily | Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose. |
| 16-20 kg | 5 ml of suspension | Three times daily | Equivalent to one metric teaspoon. Avoid concurrent alcohol or alcohol-containing medications. |
Formulation
TabletSuspension
Purpose
Treatment of acute and chronic intestinal amoebiasis, amoebic liver abscess, and mixed amoebic infections.
Generic Name
Metronidazole + Diloxanide FuroateScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.