Diloxanide is a medication used to treat amoeba infections. It is a second line treatment after paromomycin when no symptoms are present in places where infections are not common. For people who are symptomatic, it is used after treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole.It is taken by mouth.
Product Name |
Diloxanide Furoate |
Classification |
Antiprotozoal |
Molecular Formula |
C14H11Cl2NO4 |
Molecular Weight |
328.20g/mol |
CAS Registry Number |
3736-81-0 |
Specification:
Description |
A white or Almost White, Crystalline Powder |
Solubility |
Very slightly Soluble in Water; slightly soluble in Ethanol (96%) and in Ether |
Identification |
A & B, C Test Complies |
Free Acidity |
NMT 1.3 ml |
Related substances |
Complies |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 0.5% |
Related Substance |
NMT 0.25% |
Sulphated ash |
NMT 0.1% |
Melting point |
114° to 116° |
Assay |
98.0% to 102.0% |
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |