Nitazoxanide (Alinia): Diarrhea Medication Side Effects & Dosage

What is nitazoxanide tablet, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?

Nitazoxanide is an oral medication that prevents
growth of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum.
Giardia lamblia and
Cryptosporidium parvum are protozoans that cause diarrhea.
Nitazoxanide works by
interfering with the conversion of chemicals to energy in protozoal cells.
The FDA approved nitazoxanide on July 21, 2004.

What brand names are available for nitazoxanide tablet?

Alinia

Is nitazoxanide tablet available as a generic drug?

Do I need a prescription for nitazoxanide tablet?

Yes

What are the uses for nitazoxanide tablet?

Nitazoxanide is used for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia
lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum.

What are the side effects of nitazoxanide tablet?

Common side effects of nitazoxanide include:

Other side effects of nitazoxanide include:

Asthenia (weakness)
Fever
Pain
Allergic reaction
Chills
Flu syndrome
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Tremor
Vomiting
Dyspepsia (upset stomach)
Anorexia
Flatulence
Constipation
Dry mouth, thirst
Discolored urine
Rash
Pruritus (itching)
Eye discoloration
Ear ache
Bleeding form the nose (epistaxis)
Muscle pain
Leg cramps

Diabetic patients and caregivers should be aware that the oral suspension of nitazoxanide contains 1.48 grams of sucrose per 5 mL.

Nitazoxanide should not be used by patients who are allergic to nitazoxanide or any other ingredient in the formulation.

Possible serious side effects of nitazoxanide include:

Lung disease
Pharyngitis
Fast heart beat
Fainting
Low blood pressure
Painful urination
Painful or no menstruation
Kidney pain
Anemia
Increased white blood cells
Spontaneous bone fracture

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What is the dosage for nitazoxanide tablet?

The recommended dose for treating diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or
Cryptosporidium parvum in children 1 to 11 years of age is 5 to 10 ml every 12
hours with food for 3 days. Patients 12 years of age or older are treated with
500 mg (1 tablet) or 25 ml every 12 hours with food for 3 days.

Which drugs or supplements interact with nitazoxanide tablet?

There are no significant drug interactions listed for
nitazoxanide.

Is nitazoxanide tablet safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Nitazoxanide has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women.

It is not known whether nitazoxanide is excreted in
human milk.

STORAGE: Nitazoxanide should be stored at room temperature, 15 C to 30 C (59
F to 86 F).

What else should I know about nitazoxanide tablet?

What preparations of nitazoxanide tablet are available?

Tablet: 500 mg; Oral suspension: 100 mg/5 ml