Quiniodochlor IP 250 mg, solid oral (uncoated) tablets for adults only

Time tested Luminal Amoebicide most active against protozoal cysts

Effective for / in:

Protozoal infections:

• Amoebiasis, to eradicate cysts in (alone or alongwith nitroimidazoles):
  • Intestinal – acute amoebic dysentery, chronic amoebic colitis, asymptomatic carriers & cyst passers
  • Extra-intestinal (e.g. amoebic liver abscess) – to eradicate intestinal reservoir
• Giardiasis – intestinal
• Trichomonas vaginitis (also monilial vaginitis – Candida)

Benefits / Advantages:

• Eradicates cysts (infective form) effectively, while nitroimidazoles (metronidazole etc.) more active against trophozoites (mature, invasive form) – only combined therapy can eradicate both the forms
• Effective alone for asymptomatic carriers & cyst passers
• The only option if nitroimidazole allergy
• Reduces bowel evacuations rapidly, restores sense of well-being early
• No serious side effects in India despite > 80 years of use

Packing: PVC-Paper Blister Strip of 20 tablets