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::* Alternative regimen (2): Metronidazole 500–750 mg PO three times daily for 10 days {{or}} Tetracycline 500 mg PO qid for 10 days
::* Alternative regimen (2): Metronidazole 500–750 mg PO three times daily for 10 days {{or}} Tetracycline 500 mg PO qid for 10 days
::* Alternative regimen (3): Paromomycin 25–35 mg/kg per day PO in three divided doses for 7 days
::* Alternative regimen (3): Paromomycin 25–35 mg/kg per day PO in three divided doses for 7 days
 
::* Note (1) Idoquinol treatment in pregnancy: Data on the use of iodoquinol in pregnant women are limited, and risk to the embryo-fetus is unknown, should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.





Revision as of 16:23, 17 July 2015

  • 1. Treatment
  • Preferred regimen: Iodoquinol 650 mg PO tid three times daily for 20 days
  • Alternative regimen (1): Tetracycline 500 mg PO qid for 10 days
  • Alternative regimen (2): Metronidazole 500–750 mg PO three times daily for 10 days OR Tetracycline 500 mg PO qid for 10 days
  • Alternative regimen (3): Paromomycin 25–35 mg/kg per day PO in three divided doses for 7 days
  • Note (1) Idoquinol treatment in pregnancy: Data on the use of iodoquinol in pregnant women are limited, and risk to the embryo-fetus is unknown, should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.


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