Nitazoxanide Information
Pronunciation
nye ta ZOX a nide
What is this drug used for?
• It is used to treat diarrhea caused by certain parasite infections.
Frequently reported side effects of this drug
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Urine discoloration
Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:
• A significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Storage and Stability
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Following reconstitution of oral suspension, discard unused portion after 7 days.
Adverse Reactions
Central nervous system: Headache
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, nausea
Genitourinary: Urine discoloration
Rare but important or life-threatening: Diarrhea (exacerbation), dizziness, dyspnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, skin rash, urticaria
