Nitazoxanide Tablet - Nizonide 500 Tablet

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Contains / Salt: Nitazoxanide (500 mg)

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Nitazoxanide Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Nitazoxanide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Other Benefits

Nitazoxanide Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nitazoxanide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nitazoxanide is used -

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Dry Mouth
Tremor
Influenza like symptoms
Loss of appetite
Back Pain
Weakness

Nitazoxanide Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitazoxanide safe for pregnant women?

Nitazoxanide is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Nitazoxanide on the Heart?

You can take Nitazoxanide without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nitazoxanide with Other Drugs

Nitazoxanide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Diazepam

Glimepiride

Warfarin

Nitazoxanide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitazoxanide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitazoxanide

Is this Nitazoxanide habit forming or addictive?

Nitazoxanide is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nitazoxanide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nitazoxanide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Nitazoxanide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Mild
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.

Unknown