Generic Name
NitazoxanidePacks Price
- Susp 100 mg(070533): 30 ml: 34.85: 41.00
- Susp 100 mg(070533): 60ml: 89.25: 105.00
- Tab 500 mg(067035): 2x10: 364.90: 429.29
Diatazox
Therapeutic Group
Agents Against Amoebiasis and Protozoal DiseasesIndication Dosage
Nitazoxanide is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of various parasitic infections, including diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in both adults and children. It functions by interfering with the growth and replication of these parasites, helping to alleviate symptoms associated with these infections. Additionally, Nitazoxanide has shown potential in some studies for its antiviral properties, particularly in the context of certain viral infections.
Diarrhea Due To Intestinal Parasitic Infections Caused By Cryptosporidium Parvum And Giardia Lamblia:
- Adults & Children Above 12yrs: 500 Mg Every 12 Hr With Food For 3 Days
- Children 1-3 Yrs: 5 Ml (100 Mg) Every 12 Hr With Food For 3 Days;
- 4-11 Yrs: 10 Ml (200 Mg) Every 12 Hr With Food For 3 Days.
Content
- Susp: Per 5 ml: Nitazoxanide 100mg.
- Tab: Nitazoxanide 500mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide Prodrug
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Flatulence
- Abdominal Pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
- Thirst
- Asthenia
- Fever
- Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Pelvic Pain
- Back Pain
- Chills
- Fever
- Flu Syndrome
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Insomnia
- Tremor
- Hypoesthesia
- Dysuria
- Amenorrhoea
- Metrorrhagia
- Kidney Pain
- Oedema Labia
- Increased Sgpt
- Anaemia
- Leuko-cytosis
- rash
- Pruritus
- Ear Ache. Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Hypertension
- Myalgia
- Leg Cramps
- Spontaneous Bone Fracture
- Discoloured Urine
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Author
Shahid Arif