Nizonid 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Nitazoxanide
Company	Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Nizonid 100 mg suspension

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 Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependant electron transfer reaction
Inhibition of the growth of sporozoites and oocyst of Cryptosporidium parvum
Inhibition of the growth of trophozoites of Giardia lamblia

Dosage & Administration

Age 1-3 years: 1 tea-spoonful or 5 ml suspension every 12 hours for 3 days
Age 4-11 years: 2 tea-spoonfuls or 10 ml suspension every 12 hours for 3 days
Age 12 years or above: 5 tea-spoonfuls (25 ml) suspension or 1 tablet every 12 hours for 3 days
Administration: Recommended with food

Interaction

Highly bound to plasma protein
Caution when administering concurrently with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs with narrow therapeutic index

Contraindications

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

Pregnancy category: US FDA pregnancy category B
Usage during pregnancy: Only if clearly needed
Excretion in human milk: Excreted in human milk
Caution during lactation: Exercise caution when administered during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Administer with caution to patients with hepatic & biliary disease
Administer with caution to 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

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