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Nitazet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Nitazet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Nitazet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Nitazet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Nitazet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Nitazet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nitazet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nitazet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nitazet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Nitazet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nitazet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Nitazet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Nitazet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Nitazet in pregnant women.
Is the use of Nitazet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Nitazet for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Nitazet on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Nitazet on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Nitazet will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Nitazet on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Nitazet on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Nitazet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Nitazet for the heart.
Nitazet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitazet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nitazet habit forming or addictive?
Nitazet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nitazet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Nitazet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nitazet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nitazet
Taking Nitazet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitazet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nitazet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Alinia® (nitazoxanide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840-841