Nito Information

Nito is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Nito have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nito. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nito can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nito go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Nito's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nito's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Nito since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nito contraindications section.

Besides this, Nito may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nito is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Nito Benefits & Uses
Nito Dosage & How to Take
Nito Side Effects
Nito Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nito with Other Drugs
Nito Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nito
Nito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nito Benefits & Uses

Nito is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Nito 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nitazoxanide (500 mg) Ofloxacin (200 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nitazoxanide (500 mg) Ofloxacin (200 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nitazoxanide (500 mg) Ofloxacin (200 mg)/Tablet

Nito Related Warnings

Is the use of Nito safe for pregnant women?

Nito may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nito again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nito safe during breastfeeding?

Nito can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Nito on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Nito on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Nito on the Liver?

Nito has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Nito on the Heart?

Nito has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Nito with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Diazepam

Glimepiride

Warfarin

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Nito Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Nito

Is this Nito habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nito.

Nito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nito

Some foods when eaten with Nito can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nito

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nito as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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