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Overview
NITAZOXANIDE is a Schedule H drug.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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
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: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
NITAZOXANIDE is generally taken With Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
- 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.
Common Side-Effects
NITAZOXANIDE : Vertigo, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Hair Loss, DizzinessRare Side-Effects
NITAZOXANIDE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinDisease Interactions
NITAZOXANIDE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Bile Duct DiseaseTechnical Classification
NITAZOXANIDE is categorized as: AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with NITAZOXANIDE as Ingredient
| BESTOFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| BESTOFLOX N 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| BONFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| DIAGON SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG |
| FLAGYNOR 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| FREZON 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NETAZOX 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NETAZOX 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NETAZOX 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NETAZOX DT 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NETAZOX OF 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NETAZOX OF SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 20 MG/ML, OFLOXACIN 10 MG/ML |
| NETAZOX SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG |
| NITA O TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG |
| NITADEL 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NITARID 100MG SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NITARID 200MG TAB DT | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NITAZET 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NITAZET 200MG TAB DT | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NITAZET 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NITAZET O 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NITAZOX TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG |
| NITAZOXANIDE SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG |
| NITCOL 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NITCOL 200MG TAB DT | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NITCOL 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NITCOL 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NITO 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NITZIX 500MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NITZIX 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NITZIX O 500MG/200MG SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NITZIX O 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NIXIDE 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NIXIDE O 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NIZANOF 200MG/500MG TAB | OFLOXACIN 500.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NIZANOF 50MG/100MG DRY SYP | OFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 50.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE 100MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE 100MG/5ML SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 20 MG/ML |
| NIZONIDE 200MG TAB DT | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE 250MG TAB DT | NITAZOXANIDE 250.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE 500 TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE DT-TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200 MG |
| NIZONIDE FC-TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG |
| NIZONIDE O 100MG/50MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE O 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| NIZONIDE SYR | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG |
| NIZONIDE-O TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG |
| NOZOA 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| OFLOX N 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
| TETRAZIN 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| TOFLOX N TAB | NITAZOXANIDE , OFLOXACIN |
| ZENFLOX NT 100MG/50MG SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| ZENFLOX PLUS 100MG/50MG DRY SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| ZONAXID 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| ZONAXID DT 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| ZOXAKIND 100MG SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG |
| ZOXAKIND 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| ZOXAKIND O 100MG/50MG SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG |
| ZOXAKIND O SYP | NITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG |
| ZSTOP 100MG SUSP | NITAZOXANIDE |
| ZSTOP 200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG |
| ZSTOP 500MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG |
| ZSTOP O 500MG/200MG TAB | NITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |