Nitamed 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Medrx life science ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum
- Giardia lamblia
- Entamoeba histolytica
Pharmacology
- Synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration
- Interference with Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Age-specific dosage instructions
- Administration with food
Interaction
- Highly bound to plasma protein
- Caution with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Nitazoxanide or any components
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Mild and transient nature
- Rare side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Caution in patients with renal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children