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How to Take Nitazoxanide and it's Dose


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.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Nitazoxanide

This medication is an antiprotozoal compound, effective in treating diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Nitazoxanide

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International :


Alinia
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