Nitazoxanide
Information about Nitazoxanide
Nitazoxanide Uses
Nitazoxanide is used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections.
How Nitazoxanide works
Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic medication. It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth of the parasite.
Common side effects of Nitazoxanide
Abdominal pain, Headache, Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine), Nausea
Available Medicine for Nitazoxanide
NizonideLupin Ltd
₹41 to ₹1313 variant(s)
NetazoxInd Swift Laboratories Ltd
₹49 to ₹1114 variant(s)
NitaridCipla Ltd
₹21 to ₹453 variant(s)
ZoxakindMankind Pharma Ltd
₹39 to ₹903 variant(s)
NitzixAamorb Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹33 to ₹772 variant(s)
NixideMedley Pharmaceuticals
₹191 variant(s)
NitcolSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹23 to ₹484 variant(s)
NitacureAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹22 to ₹393 variant(s)
ZimdaxUSV Ltd
₹29 to ₹412 variant(s)
NitanideIndigo Pharmatech
₹721 variant(s)
Expert advice for Nitazoxanide
- You have been prescribed Nitazoxanide to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Nitazoxanide.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.