Since paromomycin is an aminoglycoside, consider the interactions that may occur with other oral aminoglycosides as potentially occuring with paromomycin as well

Nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

Hypersen to the drug Special precautions: Ototoxicity and renal damage

Indications: Acute and chronic intestinal amebiasis

Dosage: Adults and children- 25 to 35mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses with meals for 5 to 10 days.

1. Complete full course of theapy

2. May cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

3. Notify physician if ringing in the eares or impairment or dizziness occurs.

Pharmacology: Paromomycin is an amebicidal and antibacterial aminoglycoside obtained from the strains of Streptomyces rimosus and is active in intestinal amoebiasis.

To be taken given with meals