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Alinia (Nitazoxanide)
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Product Details
Description
Alinia (nitazoxanide) is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum.
Alinia is available in 500 mg tablets and a 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension.
Directions
Take Alinia exactly as your doctor has prescribed. You should complete the full course as prescribed, even if you start to feel better.
Alinia tablets should not be given to patients who are 11 years old and younger.
The recommended dosage of Alinia depends on the patient's age:
One to three years old: 5 mL of suspension by mouth every 12 hours with food
Four to 11 years old: 10 mL of suspension by mouth every 12 hours with food
12 years and older: one tablet by mouth every 12 hours or 25 mL of suspension by mouth every 12 hours with food
The duration of treatment is three days.
Store the oral suspension at room temperature for 7 days, then discard any remainder.
Ingredients
Alinia contains nitazoxanide, an antiprotozoal.
Contraindications
Do not take Alinia if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Fact Table
Formula
C12H9N3O5S
License
US: FDA
Bioavailability
Very good
Legal status
US: RX Only
Chemical Name
Nitazoxanide
Elimination half-life
3.5 hours
Dosage (Strength)
500mg (30 tablets)
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Alinia, Nizonide
Protein binding
Unknown
PubChem CID
41684
MedlinePlus
a603017
ChEBI
94807
ATC code
P01AX11
DrugBank
DB00507
KEGG
D02486
Routes of administration
By mouth (tablets)
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Alinia, tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your health history and current health problems
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
Side Effects
Alinia side effects include stomach pain, headache, abnormal color of the urine, and nausea. However, these are not all the side effects that may occur. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won't go away.
Reference:
Alinia. Tampa, FL: Romark, L.C.; 2017.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 10039
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