GENERIC NAME: IODOQUINOL - ORAL (eye-oh-doh-KWIN-ohl)

BRAND NAME(S): Yodoxin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat certain types of parasitic infections in the intestines.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed usually three times a day after meals for twenty days. This works best when the medicine is taken consistently. It should be taken at evenly spaced intervals around the clock. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help determine a dosing schedule best for you. Take this medication for the full time prescribed. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, dizziness or rectal itching may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: a skin rash, hives, itching, fever, chills, vision changes, tingling of the fingers or toes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver disease, kidney disease, eye trouble, thyroid disorders, any allergies (especially to iodine or shell fish). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: thyroid drugs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.