Symptoms and Treatments of Stool Parasites
Amebicidal Medications
Medications known as amebicidal agents are used to control protozoa infections. Paromomycin is usually taken for a week and may be safe during pregnancy. Furamide is an alternative if paromomycin isn't effective. However, furamide isn't safe during pregnancy and the medication is only available from the CDC at this time.11. Kucik, Corry J., et al. ‘Common Intestinal Parasites.’ American Family Physician, 1 Mar. 2004, www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1161.html
Iodoquinol is used to treat some protozoa infections, but it can damage eyesight in rare cases. Some antibiotics, such as tetracycline, erythromycin, and metronidazole, are effective against protozoa infections.11. Kucik, Corry J., et al. ‘Common Intestinal Parasites.’ American Family Physician, 1 Mar. 2004, www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1161.html
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