Diloxanide Furoate Ip/bp/ep/usp

Here are the general specifications for diloxanide furoate:

Chemical Name: Diloxanide furoate
Molecular Formula: C14H10Cl2N2O5
Molecular Weight: Approximately 359.14 g/mol
Drug Class: Antiprotozoal agent
Mechanism of Action: The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it is believed to act locally in the intestine to eradicate the amoeba.
Indications: Treatment of non-invasive amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
Dosage Form: Oral tablets or suspension.
Appearance: Usually described as a white to off-white crystalline powder.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Identification: Should meet specific criteria outlined in pharmacopeias (e.g., IR spectrum, HPLC).
Purity: Minimum purity standards should be specified (e.g., not less than 98.0% on a dried basis).
Loss on Drying: Not more than 1.0%.
Residue on Ignition: Not more than 0.1%.
Related Substances: Limits for impurities should be specified.
Heavy Metals: Maximum allowable limits should be specified.