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Introduction

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.

Primary Uses

Indications

It is an amoebicide that is recommended in diarrhea due to intestinal parasitic infections caused by species namely cryptosporidium parvum & giardia lamblia.

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. 

Warnings

Pregnancy

No evidence of risk in pregnant females is seen. 

Lactation

Caution is advised in lactating females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine. 

Precautions

To be used with caution in liver & kidney disease.

Contraindications

Consult your doctor for advice.

FAQS

Can diarrhea be caused by this medicine?

Its common side effects may include: diarrhea, nausea & abdominal pain.

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.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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