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For an amebic liver abscess, the recommended dosage is 250 to 500 mg three times daily for 5 to 10 days. For treating ameba infections in children, your child's healthcare provider will calculate an appropriate dose based on your child's weight.
Metronidazole (also known as Flagyl) is a first-line treatment (9). Dosage: Adult: 250mg per oral three times a day, for 5-7 days. Child: 5 mg/kg per oral three times a day, for 5-7 days (14). Contraindications: if patient has documented hypersensitivity, or pregnancy (there are potential risks, must outweigh risks). More than one sample is recommended (at least 3 stool samples with two days between each), since the presence of cysts in the stool can be highly irregular, and cysts may not be present until a week after symptoms appear.