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Yodoquinol Uses This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat certain parasite infections of the intestines.This medication is not recommended to treat diarrhea of an unknown cause. Notes Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case. Storage Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include: skin problems such as rash, blisters, acne. How To Use Take this medication by mouth after meals, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. This medication is usually taken for 20 days.For children, the dosage is based on weight.Iodoquinol works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Also, do not take this medication longer than prescribed. The risk of serious side effects may be increased.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or if it worsens. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, or itching of the rectum may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: swelling of the neck (goiter), weakness, unsteadiness, agitation, muscle pain, eye pain, vision changes (e.g., vision loss), numbness/tingling of arms/legs.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before taking iodoquinol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other 8-hydroxyquinolines (e.g., clioquinol); or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: liver disease.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: thyroid disease, kidney disease, eye diseases (e.g., optic neuritis, vision loss).This drug may make you dizzy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages.Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: thyroid medications (e.g., levothyroxine, methimazole).This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain thyroid function tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know that you use this drug or have used this drug in the past 6 months. Share and Enjoy!

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