It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nitaxen. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitaxen is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CAUTION
Nitaxen should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If you are taking Nitaxen, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
UNSAFE
Nitaxen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nitaxen in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nitaxen in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Nitaxen 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Nitaxen is an antiparasitic medication, used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections. It inhibits the growth of the parasite and thus treats your infection.
Nitaxen should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It shoul...
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Uses of Nitaxen
Diarrhea
Worm infections
Side effects of Nitaxen
Common
Headache
Nausea
Fever
Hair loss
Vomiting
Abnormal liver function tests
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Vertigo
How to use Nitaxen
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nitaxen is to be taken with food.
How Nitaxen works
Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic medication. It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth of the parasite.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Nitaxen to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while...
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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 in...
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Brief Description
Indication
Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Giardiasis; Cryptosporidiosis
Adult: 500 mg every 12 hr for 3 days.
Child Dose
Oral
Giardiasis; Cryptosporidiosis
Child:
1-3 yr: 100 mg(5 ml) every 12 hr;
4-11 yr: 200 mg(10ml) every 12 hr;
>12 yr: 500 mg every 12 hr.
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal agent. Both nitazoxanide and its active metabolite (tizoxanide) interfere with the pyruvate:ferredoxin 2-oxidoreducta...
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Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Children <1 yr.
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