What is Paromomycin Sulfate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Paromomycin Sulfate overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Paromomycin Sulfate

Uses:

  • Treats infections caused by a parasite in your stomach or bowels. Belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antibiotic, Amebicide, Intestinal

Forms:

  • Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Paromomycin Sulfate used for?

What form(s) does Paromomycin Sulfate come in

  • Capsule

What are common Paromomycin Sulfate doses?

  • Capsule 250MG

Common Paromomycin Sulfate prescriptions

  • Paromomycin Sulfate
    250mg capsule

How to take Paromomycin Sulfate

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

  • Take this medicine with meals.

  • This medicine should be taken on a regular schedule. Keep taking the medicine for as long as your doctor ordered, even if you feel better. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

  • This medicine should be taken on a regular schedule. Keep taking the medicine for as long as your doctor ordered, even if you feel better. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.

  • Take this medicine with meals.

What to do if you miss a dose of Paromomycin Sulfate

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.

  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Paromomycin Sulfate contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to paromomycin. You should not use this medicine if you have a blockage in your bowels.

Paromomycin Sulfate warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have stomach or bowel problems (such as ulcerative colitis) or myasthenia gravis before taking paromomycin.

  • Urinating less than one cup in a day

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Paromomycin Sulfate interactions

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have stomach or bowel problems (such as ulcerative colitis) or myasthenia gravis before taking paromomycin.

Paromomycin Sulfate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe on-going diarrhea

  • Hearing loss, ringing, or pressure in your ears

  • Urinating less than one cup in a day

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Itching around your rectum

  • Nausea, stomach cramps