Its common side effects may include: diarrhea, nausea & abdominal pain.
nitazoxanide-oral
It is an amoebicide that is recommended in diarrhea due to intestinal parasitic infections caused by species namely cryptosporidium parvum & giardia lamblia.
Contradications
Consult your doctor for advice.
Side effects
The possible side effects that may arise with the drug include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea & vomiting, dyspepsia (indigestion), anorexia, flatulence, constipation, dry mouth & thirst. Dizziness, somnolence, insomnia & tremors can also be experienced. A further increase in SGPT, anemia & leukocytosis may occur.
Expert Advice
- It should be taken with meals
- Its suspension should be shaken well before use.
- In case if you have diabetes, and you are using the suspension containing sucrose, you should keep your blood glucose level monitored.
- In severe or constant headache, diarrhea, stomach pain or vomiting, consult your prescriber.
FAQs
Can diarrhea be caused by this medicine?
Does this medicine kill parasite?
It has been reported to be very effective in humans against a broad range of parasites like: giardia lambia, entamoeba histolytica, cryptosporidium parvum, cyclospora cayetanensis etc.
Is this medicine an antibiotic?
NTZ is an antibiotic having microbiological characteristics same as metronidazole but with a seemingly less problem of resistance.
Can I consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
No interactions are as such present with alcohol or alcohol containing beverages. Still one should consult their healthcare provider before use.
Does urine color change because of this medicine?
Yes, a common side effect of nitazoxanide includes experiencing discolored urine.
Medicines containing nitazoxanide-oral
Rs.300
