Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide is used in the treatment of certain parasitic infections in the intestines. Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic agent which works by interfering with the production of certain substances that are needed by the parasite to live. Nitazoxanide is an effective first-line treatment for infection by blastocystis species. It is also an effective treatment for infections caused by other protozoa and helminths. Nitazoxanide is available in two oral dosage forms: a 500 mg tablet and an oral suspension 100 mg per 5 ml when reconstituted.

It can also be used in the treatment of Chronic hepatitis B, Chronic hepatitis C. It is advised to talk to your doctor before taking this medication to inform them of all the medication you’re on, the allergies you have and you’re medical history. Some known side effects include: breathing problems, fast, irregular heartbeat, fever, chills, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, tremor, unusual bleeding, bruising, unusually weak or tired. Some allergic reactions include: skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue. Some of the more serious side effects include: bone, muscle pain, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, urine discoloration.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Allergic Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Zoxakind o 100 mg/50 mg syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Nitazoxanide as ingredient

• Oflox N 500 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Nitarid 200Mg Tablet Dt

  Cipla Ltd

• Nizonide-O 100Mg/50Mg Suspension

  Lupin Ltd

• Zoxakind 200Mg Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Zonaxid 100Mg Suspension

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Netazox 200Mg Tablet Dt

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Nizonide 100Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Zonaxid 200Mg Tablet Dt

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Netazox Of Suspension

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Zoxakind O 100 Mg/50 Mg Syrup

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

This medication works by preventing the activity of the microbes by blocking certain pathways and channels that the microbes need in order to sustain and multiply. It works by interfering with the electron transfer reaction, which is a prerequisite function of microorganisms.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Nitazoxanide-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/nitazoxanide

• Nitazoxanide-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00507

• OFLOXACIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=OFLOXACIN