Introduction

Nitazox 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.\n\nNitazox should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.\n\nSome people may experience headache, nausea, fever, hair loss and vomiting as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Nitazox

Diarrhea
Worm infections

Side effects of Nitazox

Headache
Nausea
Fever
Hair loss
Vomiting
Abnormal liver function tests
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Vertigo

How to use Nitazox

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. Nitazox is to be taken with food.

How Nitazox 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 Nitazox 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 taking Nitazox.
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 infection.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nitazox. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Nitazox 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 – Breastfeeding: Nitazox 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.\nIf you are taking Nitazox, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
UNSAFE – Driving: Nitazox may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Nitazox in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Nitazox in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.