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Dysenzi
DYSENZI®
Alternative to metronidazole
Composition:
Each capsule contains Brucea javanica seed (Ya Dan
Zi) powder 200 mg.
Pharmacological actions:
Dysenzi can effectively kill Entamoeba histolytica.
The active principles are Yadanziosides A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, N and O.
They are terpenoids and quassinoid glycosides. They can kill Entamoeba
histolytica, both vegetative and cyst forms.
Indications:
- Amoebic dysentery
- Chronic diarrhea
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Side effects:
No significant side effect in recommended dose. In
some cases nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may be experienced by
using a large dose.
Contraindication:
Pregnancy, lactating mother and children under
12 years.
Dosage:
One capsule every night for 5 consecutive days.
(In case of severe dysentery, can take up to 10 consecutive days.)
Preparation:
10 capsules in one strip,one strip per box.Also available as 30 capsules bottle.
Advantages over metronidazole:
•same effective in once daily dose.
•no side effect.
•low cost.
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Drug combination:
In case of mixed infection, both amoebic and
bacillary dysenteries, it should also be used together with Diarstat®
or antibiotic of western medicine.
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