About Diloxanide Furoate Dichloroacetamide derivative, anti-protozoal, Luminal amebicides. Mechanism of Action of Diloxanide Furoate Diloxanide Furoate is a dicloroacetamide derivative which acts as a luminal amoebicide. It exerts its action by directly killing the trophozoites responsible for production of cysts Indications for Diloxanide Furoate 1. Mild intestinal Amoebiasis, 2. Asymptomatic cyst passers of Entamoeba histolitica Interactions for Diloxanide Furoate No known interaction. Typical Dosage for Diloxanide Furoate Adults: 0.5gm 8hourly for 5 to 10days. Children (above 2years): 20mg/kg/day in divided doses up to 10days.