Kent and Medway
Joint Medicines Formulary

Amoebic infection

Metronidazole

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Metronidazole 400mg tablets

Pack
100 tablet
14 tablet
21 tablet

Tinidazole

Unlicenced Drug Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

2nd line use under micro advice only.

Tinidazole 500mg tablets

Pack
20 tablet
4 tablet
16 tablet

Paromomycin

Unlicenced Drug Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Paromomycin 250mg capsules

Pack
28 capsule

Paromomycin 250mg tablets

Pack
12 tablet
1 tablet
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary