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Nitazoxanide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Nitazoxanide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nitazoxanide 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nitazoxanide is used -
Mild
Is the use of Nitazoxanide safe for pregnant women?
Nitazoxanide is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Nitazoxanide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Nitazoxanide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Nitazoxanide on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Nitazoxanide on kidney, information on safety of Nitazoxanide for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Nitazoxanide on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Nitazoxanide on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Nitazoxanide will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Nitazoxanide on the Heart?
You can take Nitazoxanide without any fear of damage to the heart.
Nitazoxanide 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 Nitazoxanide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nitazoxanide habit forming or addictive?
Nitazoxanide is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Nitazoxanide. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Nitazoxanide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nitazoxanide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nitazoxanide
Nitazoxanide may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitazoxanide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nitazoxanide with alcohol will be.
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