Nitazoxanide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Alinia

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of nitazoxanide will be different for different patients. Follow your healthcare professional's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nitazoxanide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.

It is important to take nitazoxanide with food.

It is very important to shake the medicine well before measuring each dose.

Use a specially marked measuring syringe or spoon to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

• For oral dosage form (oral suspension):
  • For treatment of diarrhea caused by protozoal infections
    • Children - Ages 12 to 47 months: 5 milliliters (mL) every 12 hours for 3 days
    • Children - Ages 4 to 11 years: 10 milliliters (mL) every 12 hours for 3 days

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• The suspension may be stored for 7 days. Any unused suspension must be disposed of after 7 days.
• Store the suspension at room temperature.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.