Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB
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Overview
NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB is composed of: NITAZOXANIDE (500.0 MG), OFLOXACIN (200.0 MG)
Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called "Traveler’s diarrhea." It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth of the parasite.
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
Usage
NITAZOXANIDE is generally used to treat: Diarrhoea, Travellers’ Diarrhoea, Protozoal InfectionNITAZOXANIDE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit
OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use nitazoxanide if you are allergic to it.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Nitazoxanide is usually taken once every 12 hours for 3 days.
- 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.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Caution to be exercised if you are more than 65 years.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication;
Common Side-Effects
NITAZOXANIDE : Vertigo, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Hair Loss, DizzinessOFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping
Serious Side-Effects
OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular HeartbeatRare Side-Effects
NITAZOXANIDE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinOFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling
Disease Interactions
OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
NITAZOXANIDE is categorized as: AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVESOFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives for NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
BESTOFLOX N 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 85.56 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
FLAGYNOR 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 63 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
FREZON 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NETAZOX OF 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 87.8 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NITA O TAB | INR 59.9 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG |
NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NITAZET O 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 59.02 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NITO 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 86.31 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NITZIX O 500MG/200MG SYP | INR 48.71 for 30 ML SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NITZIX O 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 95.61 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NIXIDE O 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 58 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NIZONIDE O 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 130.5 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
NIZONIDE-O TAB | INR 130.5 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG |
OFLOX N 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 94.88 for 10 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
ZSTOP O 500MG/200MG TAB | INR 58.51 for 6 TABLETS | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
BESTOFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSP | INR 50 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
BONFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSP | INR 47 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
DIAGON SYP | INR 50 for 30 ML SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG |
NETAZOX OF SUSP | INR 87.8 for 50 ML SUSPENSION | NITAZOXANIDE 20 MG/ML, OFLOXACIN 10 MG/ML |
NIZANOF 200MG/500MG TAB | INR 56.18 for 6 TABLETS | OFLOXACIN 500.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
NIZANOF 50MG/100MG DRY SYP | INR 42.86 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP | OFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 50.0 MG |
NIZONIDE O 100MG/50MG SUSP | INR 80.5 for 50 ML SUSPENSION | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
TOFLOX N TAB | INR 101.6 for 10 TABLETS | OFLOXACIN , NITAZOXANIDE |
ZENFLOX NT 100MG/50MG SYP | INR 98 for 30 ML SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
ZENFLOX PLUS 100MG/50MG DRY SYP | INR 48.4 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
ZOXAKIND O 100MG/50MG SYP | INR 48 for 30 ML SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
ZOXAKIND O SYP | INR 48 for 30 ML SYRUP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG |