Nitazoxanide Medication Information
Get detailed information on Nitazoxanide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Nitazoxanide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Nitazoxanide Pronunciation : nye-ta-ZOX-a-nide ICD Code : Y41.3 Therapeutic Classification : AmebicidesTrade Names/Brand Names of Nitazoxanide
India :
Nozoa (500mg) |
Nitazet -O |
Nitadox (500mg) |
Riflox-NZ (50mg/100mg) |
Inflobid-NXT (200mg/500mg) |
Flagynor (50+100) |
Oflowin-N (200mg/500mg) |
Osani NT |
Nizonide -O |
Nitadox-O (500mg/200mg)
International :
Alinia
Why is Nitazoxanide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antiprotozoal compound, effective in treating diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia. It works by stopping the growth of certain protozoa that cause diarrhea.When should Nitazoxanide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Nitazoxanide?
Oral- Cryptosporidiosis, Giardiasis- Adult: 500 mg every 12 hour for 3 days. Child: 1-3 year: 100 mg every 12 hour; 4-11 year: 200 mg every 12 hour; ≥12 years: 500 mg every 12 hour. All doses to be taken for 3 days.How should Nitazoxanide be taken?
It comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with food every 12 hours for 3 days.What are the warnings and precautions for Nitazoxanide?
•Caution needed for patients with history of HIV, kidney or liver impairment, problems with immune system, children less than 1 year, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Nitazoxanide?
Central Nervous System- Headache.Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
