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Suffering From Amoebaiasis. Using Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole. Alternative Medication?

I am suffering from amoebaiasis for last four days . I am 36 yrs male ; body wt 70 kgs . Iam using tab Ciprofloxacin 500 mg only . I have strong allergy on Tinidazole / Metronidazole . what should be my alternative drugs for cure. Please suggest me.
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
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Hi bandow,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
How were you able to know that it is Amebioasis. If proven by stool examination then you must get a proper treatment under the supervision of a qualified physician.
There are many drugs apart from tinidazole/metronidazole which are effective against amebiasis like Quiniodochlor, Diloxanide Furoate etc. to name a few.
The dose and regimen your clinician would know.
I do not agree with your choice of taking ciprofloxacin for amebiasis, you are harming yourself by self medication.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
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Suffering From Amoebaiasis. Using Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole. Alternative Medication?

Hi bandow, Welcome to healthcare Magic! How were you able to know that it is Amebioasis. If proven by stool examination then you must get a proper treatment under the supervision of a qualified physician. There are many drugs apart from tinidazole/metronidazole which are effective against amebiasis like Quiniodochlor, Diloxanide Furoate etc. to name a few. The dose and regimen your clinician would know. I do not agree with your choice of taking ciprofloxacin for amebiasis, you are harming yourself by self medication. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!