Amoebiasis — Uganda (General Adult population)
Pharmacological Treatment
Correct dehydration. Metronidazole 800 mg every 8 hours for 10 days (Child: 10 mg/kg per dose) OR Tinidazole 2 g daily for 5 days (Child: 50 mg/kg per dose). Take after food.
Contraindications
Metronidazole/Tinidazole: DO NOT use in 1st trimester of pregnancy. Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours thereafter.
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