Drug details

Humatin (paromomycin sulfate capsules)

type of Antiparasitic Agents

Humatin (paromomycin sulfate) is a broad spectrum antibiotic indicated for intestinal amebiasis – acute and chronic (NOTE: Humatin is not effective in extraintestinal amebiasis), and as adjunctive therapy in management of hepatic coma.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • worsening symptoms
  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody, and