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Nitazoxanide ( nye-tah-ZOX-ah-nide) belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoals. It is used to treat diarrhea that is caused by certain types of protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Nitazoxanide is available only with your healthcare professional's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Oral Suspension (U.S.) Tablets (U.S.)
Nitazoxanide is used to treat certain types of infectious diarrhea in children between the ages of 1 and 11 years. Nitazoxanide is in a class of medications called antiprotozoals. It works by stopping the growth of the infecting organisms. Nitazoxanide comes as a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with food every 12 hours for 3 days. Follow the directions on your child's prescription label carefully, and ask your child's doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Give Nitazoxanide exactly as directed. Do not give more or less of it or give it more often than prescribed by your child's doctor. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Give Nitazoxanide until your child finishes the prescription, even if he or she feels better. Brand names: - Alinia - Nitazoxanide |