Nitazoxanide belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoals. It is used to treat diarrhea that is caused by certain types of protozoa.
Alinia Tablets and Alinia Oral Suspension contain the active ingredient, nitazoxanide. Nitazoxanide is a light yellow crystalline powder. The molecular formula is C12H9N3O5S and the molecular weight is 307.3.
Alinia Dosage
For adults and children who has ages 1 to 3 years old, the usual starting dosage of oral suspension is 1 teaspoon every 12 hours for 3 days.
Uses of Alinia
Take this medication by mouth every 12 hours for 3 days with food, or as directed by the doctor. Children less than 11 years of age should not take these tablets. Instead, they should take nitazoxanide suspension. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few doses. Stopping this medication too early may allow the parasites to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection. Inform your doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve.
This medication is used to treat diarrhea due to certain intestinal parasitic infections.
It is also used to treat swelling/water retention, severe liver disease, or severe kidney disease.
Side Effects of Alinia
Before taken Alinia medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Alinia. Side effects may include:
*Abdominal Pain
*Hyperhidrosis
*Less Frequent
*Diarrhea
*Headache Disorder
*Vomiting
Warnings and precautions before taking Alinia:
*It is very important that your healthcare professional check you at regular visits
*If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your healthcare professional.
*If your child has diabetes, then you should be aware that Alinia contains about 1 teaspoon of sugar per dose.
*It may also cause other infections. So you should be used with extra caution.
*Nitazoxanide is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take nitazoxanide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
* Store the suspension at room temperature. The suspension may be stored for 7 days, after which any unused portion must be discarded.
Drug Interaction :-
If you are taking Alinia with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Alinia with other drugs. You should not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. Before using this medication, you should tell the doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use.
Overdose
Symptoms of a Alinia overdose is unknown. But after taken Alinia if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect.
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.
By: ashu