Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa (single-cell parasites that live in moist places such as lakes, streams, and soil). Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called " Traveler's diarrhea ." Nitazoxanide is used in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Nitazoxanide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa (single-cell parasites that live in moist places such as lakes, streams, and soil). Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called " Traveler's diarrhea ." Nitazoxanide is used in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Nitazoxanide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use nitazoxanide if you are allergic to it. To make sure nitazoxanide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver or kidney disease; HIV or AIDS; or a weak immune system. The tablet form of nitazoxanide should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Children ages 1 to 11 years should use only the oral suspension (liquid) form of nitazoxanide. Nitazoxanide is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether nitazoxanide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Common side effects of nitazoxanide may include: nausea , stomach pain; headache ; or discolored urine. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

1000 to 1000 mg (1000 (1000)) 12 hourly PO — This dose is for diarrhea in AIDS patients for 14 days or until diarrhea resolves. Take with food. 500 to 500 mg (500 (500)) 12 hourly PO — Take with food for three days. Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take nitazoxanide with food. Nitazoxanide is usually taken once every 12 hours for 3 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away any unused liquid after 7 days.

100 mg (100 (100)) 12 hourly For 3 days in those aged 1 to 3 years — 200 to 200 mg (200 (200)) 12 hourly PO — For 4 to 11 years age. Take with food for three days.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Other drugs may interact with nitazoxanide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

tablet Store Between 15°C-30°C. Suspension Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C.