NITAZOXANIDE

Generic Name : NITAZOXANIDE

TradeName : NETAZOX dispertab NETAZOX film-coated tab NETAZOX susp NETAZOX-OF susp NETAZOX-OF tab NITACURE film-coated tab NITACURE SYP dry syr NITA-O film-coated tab NITARID D-dry syr NITARID dispertab NITARID tab NITAZET dispertab NITAZET susp NITAZET tab NITAZET-O tab NITZIX susp NITZIX tab NITZIX-O dry syr NITZIX-O tab NIZONIDE DT-tab NIZONIDE film-coated tab NIZONIDE syr NIZONIDE-O D-syr NIZONIDE-O tab NOZOA susp NOZOA tab ZIMDAX dispertab ZOXAKIND dispertab ZOXAKIND dry syr ZOXAKIND film-coated tab ZSTOP film-coated tab ZSTOP susp ZSTOP-O film-coated tab

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for diarrhea in children and adults caused by the Protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhea lasts more than 7 days. It is s antiprotozoal agent. It stops the growth of certain protozoa that cause diarrhea.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity.

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 yr: 500 mg every 12 hour. All doses to be taken for 3 days.

How it should be taken : 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

Special Instruction :
Caution need for patients with history of HIV, Renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy and lactation and children <1 yr, problems with immune system.

Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM- Headache
GI- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

Other Precautions :
Take exactly as prescribed and not to change the dose or discontinue therapy unless advised by health care provider.

Storage Conditions :
Oral: Suspension: Store at 15-30°C (59-86°F). Tablet: Store at room temperature.