{"product_id":"diracip-m-syrup-100ml","title":"Diracip-M Syrup 100ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiracip-M Syrup (Suspension)\u003c\/b\u003e is a liquid prescription antibiotic and anti-parasitic medication primarily formulated for children to treat \u003cb\u003eamoebiasis, giardiasis, and severe bacterial diarrhea or dysentery\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery \u003cb\u003e5ml\u003c\/b\u003e of the liquid suspension contains a calibrated pediatric dose of two active compounds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiloxanide Furoate (125mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: A specialized luminal amoebicide that actively clears out amoebic parasites and lingering cysts residing inside the bowel lumen. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetronidazole (100mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: A potent agent that targets and kills anaerobic bacteria and microscopic protozoa by disrupting their cellular DNA. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen is it Prescribed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDoctors prescribe this suspension when a patient (usually a child) contracts an intestinal infection from contaminated water or food, resulting in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmoebic Dysentery\u003c\/b\u003e: Severe diarrhea marked by the presence of blood, mucus, and persistent stomach cramps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiardiasis\u003c\/b\u003e: Watery, foul-smelling diarrhea accompanied by strong abdominal bloating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Protozoal Infections\u003c\/b\u003e: Conditions like \u003ci\u003eBlastocystis hominis\u003c\/i\u003e or balantidiasis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdministration Rules \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause this is a \u003cb\u003ePrescription-Only Medicine (POM)\u003c\/b\u003e regulated by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, a doctor must determine the exact dosage based on the patient's age and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eShake Well\u003c\/b\u003e: Always shake the bottle vigorously before every use to ensure the active medicine is evenly distributed throughout the liquid. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse a Measuring Syringe\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not use standard household spoons. Use the dosing cup or oral syringe provided with the medication to ensure accuracy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive with Food\u003c\/b\u003e: Administer the syrup \u003cb\u003eduring or immediately after a meal\u003c\/b\u003e. This minimizes potential stomach upset or nausea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish the Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e: Complete the exact number of days prescribed by your clinician, even if the diarrhea stops early. Halting treatment prematurely allows surviving parasites to multiply and develop drug resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Reactions\u003c\/b\u003e: The patient might experience a temporary metallic taste, mild nausea, loss of appetite, or a harmless darkening of their urine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigns of Dehydration\u003c\/b\u003e: If the child cannot retain fluids, displays extreme lethargy, or has sunken eyes, seek emergency medical care immediately alongside giving the medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53343744983340,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/diracip-m-syrup-100ml","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}