Dimet Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dimet Plus Information

Dimet Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Dimet Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Dimet Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Dimet Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Flatulence. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dimet Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dimet Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Dimet Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Dimet Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dimet Plus related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Dimet Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dimet Plus contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Dimet Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dimet Plus is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Dimet Plus Benefits & Uses
Dimet Plus Dosage & How to Take
Dimet Plus Side Effects
Dimet Plus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Dimet Plus with Other Drugs
Dimet Plus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Dimet Plus
Dimet Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Dimet Plus Benefits & Uses

Dimet Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dimet Plus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole
Adult(Female)	Disease: Trichomoniasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole
Geriatric	Disease: Trichomoniasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg diloxanide and 200 mg metronidazole

Dimet Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Dimet Plus safe for pregnant women?

Dimet Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dimet Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dimet Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dimet Plus. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Kidneys?

Dimet Plus may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Liver?

Dimet Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Heart?

Dimet Plus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Severe Interaction of Dimet Plus with Other Drugs

Dimet Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Amoxicillin

Mild

Amitriptyline

Dimet Plus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dimet Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nausea and Vomiting
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dimet Plus

Is this Dimet Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dimet Plus.

Dimet Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dimet Plus

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dimet Plus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimet Plus

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dimet Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Dimet Plus

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Dimet Plus?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Dimet Plus can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dimet Plus work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Dimet Plus acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dimet Plus used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Dimet Plus is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dimet Plus carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Dimet Plus may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.