- luminal amoebicidial
- not absorbed from GIT
- used to eradicate amoebae present in intestinal lumen
- flatulence, dryness of mouth and vomiting are infrequent side effects
- drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and in children below 2years of age - generally safe therapeutic index
***can be given with Metronidazole for eradication of the amoeba ***