Nitoxin 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Entamoeba histolytica
Pharmacology
- Synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration
- Interference with the Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependant electron transfer reaction
- Inhibiting the growth of sporozoites and oocyst of Cryptosporidium parvum
- Inhibiting the growth of trophozoites of Giardia lamblia
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for age 1-3 years
- Recommended dosage for age 4-11 years
- Recommended dosage for age 12 years or above
- Recommendation to be administered with food
Interaction
- Highly bound to plasma protein
- Caution when administering concurrently with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs with narrow therapeutic index
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Nitazoxanide or any components of the preparation
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anorexia
- Flatulence
- Increased appetite
- Enlarged salivary glands
- Increased creatinine & SGPT level
- Pruritus
- Rhinitis
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Discolored urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution during lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Caution in patients with renal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children