Nitazoxanide (Alinia)

Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa (single-cell parasites that live in moist places such as lakes, streams, and soil).

Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called "Traveler's diarrhea." Nitazoxanide is used in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

Nitazoxanide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutNitazoxanide (Alinia)?

You should not use nitazoxanide if you are allergic to it.

To make sure nitazoxanide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

liver or kidney disease;
HIV or AIDS; or
a weak immune system.

Thetabletform of this medicine should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Children ages 1 to 11 years should use only theoral suspension (liquid)form of nitazoxanide.

Nitazoxanide is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether nitazoxanide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Side Effects

What are the side effects ofNitazoxanide (Alinia)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include:

nausea, stomach pain;
headache; or
discolored urine.

这不是一个侧eff的完整列表ects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeNitazoxanide (Alinia)?

UseNitazoxanide (Alinia)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take nitazoxanide with food.

Nitazoxanide is usually taken once every 12 hours for 3 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away any unusedliquidafter 7 days.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofNitazoxanide (Alinia)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.Do nottake extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

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